TASCOSA H S

thsamaisd.sharpschool.com/

2,176 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tascosa High School, located in Amarillo, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Amarillo Independent School District. Situated at 3921 Westlawn, the school is known for its deep-rooted history in the community and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic and extracurricular experience. As a large public high school, it offers a wide array of programs, including rigorous core academics, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and various Advanced Placement courses designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, Tascosa High School is widely recognized for its robust spirit and active student body. The school supports a variety of UIL-sanctioned athletics, fine arts programs, and diverse student organizations, which play a significant role in fostering school pride and student development. With a mission focused on academic achievement and personal growth, the school aims to create an inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can excel and develop the skills necessary to become contributing members of their community.

2,176

Total Students

140.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TASCOSA H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	936
Hispanic	780
Black	264
Asian	88
Two or More	85
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	6

White
936 (43.0%)
Hispanic
780 (35.8%)
Black
264 (12.1%)
Asian
88 (4.0%)
Two or More
85 (3.9%)
American Indian
17 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
6 (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)326-2600
Website:	http://thsamaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	140.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	973
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	184

* 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 9 624

Grade 10 556

Grade 11 503

Grade 12 493

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TASCOSA H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	624
Grade 10	556
Grade 11	503
Grade 12	493

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TASCOSA H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,069	49.1%
Male	1,107	50.9%

High School 9th - 12th