Amarillo High School
School Overview
Amarillo High School is a public school located in Amarillo, Texas. It is a school in Amarillo Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 44% of students are proficient in Math learning and 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,116 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 130 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,116 students are attending Amarillo High School. By gender, there are 1,084 and 1,032 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Amarillo High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 204 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21 | 8 | 13 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 155 | 73 | 82 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 204 | 94 | 110 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 130 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Amarillo High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 130 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 130 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 2.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 2.3% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 302 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 65,869 Households |
| Population | 169,771 |
| Male | 84,356 |
| Female | 86,759 |
| Child Population | 53,767 |
| Total Housing Units | 73,921 Units |
| Average House Value | $117,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $819 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.90% |
| Average Household Income | $48,830 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 81.77% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Amarillo High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 256 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 17 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 21 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 256 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 8 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 21 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 256 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 17 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Amarillo Independent School District
In Amarillo Independent School District, 56 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in AMARILLO, Texas
8 private schools are serving students in AMARILLO, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.