Amarillo High School

Amarillo High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4225 Danbury Dr,  Amarillo, TX
Amarillo Independent School District
4.0
4.2
2,170 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr David Vincent
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
21%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
433:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
66%
Hispanic
21.9%
Black
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas Tech University 521 Students
West Texas A&M University 461 Students
Texas A&M University 344 Students
Amarillo College 332 Students
University of Texas - Austin 283 Students
Baylor University 222 Students
University of Oklahoma 218 Students
Oklahoma State University 172 Students
Abilene Christian University 165 Students
Rice University 132 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 157 Students
Business 148 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 116 Students
Nursing 106 Students
Psychology 84 Students
Education 58 Students
Engineering 46 Students
Architecture 45 Students
Mechanical Engineering 40 Students
Marketing 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 359 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/1/2025
Amarillo High School is a a good size to find your group wherever you are at. It offers classes that prepare you for college and the math departments teachers are very helpful. Advisors aren't much help and most teachers are there because they have to be. Sports are decent and AHS prides themselves on their school performance.
4.0 Junior
2/12/2025
I have met some of my greatest friends at this school and have been able to take some challenging classes. Sadly, there is a lot of disrespect in the students.
4.0 Senior
10/17/2024
I feel that my experience with Amarillo High has been pretty decent so far. Though some of the things the school focuses on are not as important as they should be, sometimes it seems that they focus on what the students are doing and controling them rather than focusing on education. I do not feel that hardly any of my teachers have prepared me for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
3/24/2021
My complaint is with the teachers and their lack of concern to put grades in skyward. They put 0’s in until the work is completed, which results in failing grades. Then when the student turns the work in the teacher still leaves the grade at a 0. It is very frustrating to the point where the student...
5.0 parent
7/12/2015
Excellent teachers at AP level. Daughter more than capable to handle college when she graduated. Most teachers are dedicated and love what they teach. Amarillo High offers many programs for other interests as well.
5.0 parent
5/13/2011
I have two students that currently attend AHS. Both of them have had an excellent education with fantastic teachers. I wouldn't want them to go to any other school in Amarillo. They will both have one year of college credit when they graduate. Their teachers go over and above to ensure a quality edu...
5.0 parent
12/26/2007

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Amarillo High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Amarillo, TX and is served by the Amarillo Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,170 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Amarillo High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $347,590. Discover additional schools in the area, like Homebound, AmTech Career Academy, Amarillo College West Campus, and more. Learn more about what Amarillo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Amarillo High School.

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