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#7895 of 8,552 schools in TX
Youth Ctr of High Plains
High School · Canyon ISD · Amarillo, TX
A Canyon ISD high school where students score 44 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9300 S GEORGIA, Amarillo, TX 79118
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Youth Ctr of High Plains score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Youth Ctr of High Plains 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$87,011
Median home value
$224,000
Median rent
$1,328/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randall H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| Amarillo Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Central Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Richard Milburn Academy AmarilloCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 122 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Canyon ISD
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #20 of 20
- District spending per student
- $9,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Youth Ctr of High Plains is listed in CANYON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Youth Ctr of High Plains
Youth Ctr of High Plains is a public high school in Amarillo, TX, part of Canyon ISD, serving approximately 48 students in grades 5th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,895 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Youth Ctr of High Plains
What grades does Youth Ctr of High Plains serve?
Youth Ctr of High Plains serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Youth Ctr of High Plains?
Youth Ctr of High Plains has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Ctr of High Plains?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Ctr of High Plains is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Youth Ctr of High Plains rank in TX?
Youth Ctr of High Plains ranks #7,895 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Youth Ctr of High Plains's MySchoolScout rating?
Youth Ctr of High Plains has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Youth Ctr of High Plains?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Youth Ctr of High Plains has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Youth Ctr of High Plains a charter school?
No, Youth Ctr of High Plains is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Youth Ctr of High Plains a Title I school?
No, Youth Ctr of High Plains is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Youth Ctr of High Plains?
10.4% of students at Youth Ctr of High Plains 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Randall County
- Phone
- (806) 677-2450
- Area population (ZIP 79118)
- 27,412
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 79118; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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