School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,949
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
133.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
82th percentile
Compared with 1,943 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
423
PALO DURO H S: 1,949 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about PALO DURO H S
PALO DURO H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in AMARILLO. It is one of 52 current school records connected to AMARILLO ISD. NCES reports 1,949 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,943 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Texas median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.5%) and Black (17.5%). English learners represent 22.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking PALO DURO H S
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 133.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.3%
- Hispanic59.5%
- Black17.5%
- Asian9.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
3 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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