Palo Duro High School
School Overview
Palo Duro 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, 49% of students are proficient in Math learning and 30% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,022 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 136 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,022 students are attending Palo Duro High School. By gender, there are 996 and 1,026 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Palo Duro High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 77 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54 | 31 | 23 |
| Asian | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Black | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| White | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 77 | 45 | 32 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 136 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Palo Duro High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 136 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 136 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 5.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 2.9% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 253 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 3 | - |
| 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
Palo Duro High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 164 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 164 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 164 | |
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.