AMARILLO H S

(806)326-2000

ahsamaisd.sharpschool.com/

2,161 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Amarillo High School (AHS), located at 4225 Danbury in Amarillo, Texas, is a historic and prominent secondary institution within the Amarillo Independent School District. As one of the district's oldest and largest high schools, it serves a diverse student body and maintains a reputation for strong academic programs and a competitive athletic culture. The school is well-known for its "Sandie" mascot and its long-standing traditions, which contribute to a deep sense of community pride among students, faculty, and alumni.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Amarillo High offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including award-winning fine arts programs, various career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and numerous student organizations. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive high school experience that prepares students for higher education and workforce readiness. For those seeking more specific information regarding faculty, calendars, or current school policies, the district maintains an official website at http://ahsamaisd.sharpschool.com/.

2,161

Total Students

136.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMARILLO H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,413
Hispanic	499
Black	119
Asian	60
Two or More	54
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,413 (65.4%)
Hispanic
499 (23.1%)
Black
119 (5.5%)
Asian
60 (2.8%)
Two or More
54 (2.5%)
American Indian
9 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AMARILLO ISD
Phone:	(806)326-2000
Website:	http://ahsamaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	136.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	150

* 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 9 574

Grade 10 566

Grade 11 539

Grade 12 482

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for AMARILLO H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	574
Grade 10	566
Grade 11	539
Grade 12	482

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for AMARILLO H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,053	48.7%
Male	1,108	51.3%

High School 9th - 12th