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#6358 of 8,552 schools in TX
North Heights Alter
High School · Amarillo ISD · Amarillo, TX
An Amarillo ISD high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
607 N HUGHES, Amarillo, TX 79107
- Math 40% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Heights Alter score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Heights Alter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,375/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amarillo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,474
Median home value
$88,400
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
6%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
32.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Duro H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,902 | Compare → |
| San Jacinto Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Amtech Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Tascosa H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 2,208 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Amarillo ISD
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #44 of 54
- District spending per student
- $11,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Heights Alter is listed in AMARILLO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Heights Alter
North Heights Alter is a public high school in Amarillo, TX, part of Amarillo ISD, serving approximately 120 students in grades 9th-12th with a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #6,358 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Heights Alter
What grades does North Heights Alter serve?
North Heights Alter serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Heights Alter?
North Heights Alter has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Heights Alter?
The student-teacher ratio at North Heights Alter is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Heights Alter rank in TX?
North Heights Alter ranks #6,358 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is North Heights Alter's MySchoolScout rating?
North Heights Alter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Heights Alter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Heights Alter has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is North Heights Alter a charter school?
No, North Heights Alter is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Heights Alter a Title I school?
No, North Heights Alter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Heights Alter?
67.5% of students at North Heights Alter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Potter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.3%
- Phone
- (806) 326-2850
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 79107)
- 36,425
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79107; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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