RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY AMARILLO

RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN)

www.rmaschools.org

Charter School 133 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Richard Milburn Academy (RMA) in Amarillo is a public charter school specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings or who are seeking an alternative path to graduation. As part of a larger network of Texas-based academies, the school focuses on providing a personalized, flexible, and supportive learning environment. By utilizing a self-paced curriculum, RMA allows students to address individual academic needs and recover credits efficiently, making it a viable option for those who have fallen behind or need a non-traditional schedule to succeed.

The school emphasizes a "student-first" approach that balances rigorous academic requirements with social and emotional support. Because the program is smaller than a typical public high school, it fosters a close-knit community where teachers can provide more individualized attention to each learner. Ultimately, Richard Milburn Academy aims to help students overcome barriers to education, earn their high school diplomas, and prepare for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce.

133

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY AMARILLO
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	69
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
69 (51.9%)
White
52 (39.1%)
Black
6 (4.5%)
Two or More
4 (3.0%)
Asian
1 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN)
Phone:	(806)463-2284
Website:	http://www.rmaschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 35

Grade 10 49

Grade 11 30

Grade 12 19