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YOUTH CTR OF HIGH PLAINS

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 5–12
AMARILLO, Texas · CANYON ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students40
Student:Teacher5.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch8%
Title INo
YOUTH CTR OF HIGH PLAINS
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
40
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
8%-56.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
5.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

YOUTH CTR OF HIGH PLAINS is a public high serving grades 5–12 in AMARILLO, Texas. The school enrolls 40 students. It is part of the CANYON ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
8% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 64% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span5–12
DistrictCANYON ISD
County48381
CityAMARILLO
ZIP79118
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID481281005172

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment40
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino39.5%
Black / African American2.6%
Asian13.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native44.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
39.5%
Black
2.6%
Asian
13.2%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %8%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)