Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Amarillo Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amarillo Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Amarillo Collegiate Academy's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amarillo Collegiate Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amarillo Collegiate Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2765 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
64%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amarillo Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Amarillo Collegiate Academy is ranked #2765 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amarillo Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Amarillo Collegiate Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Amarillo Collegiate Academy?
472 students attend Amarillo Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Amarillo Collegiate Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amarillo Collegiate Academy?
Amarillo Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amarillo Collegiate Academy offer ?
Amarillo Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Amarillo Collegiate Academy part of?
Amarillo Collegiate Academy is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2010
Wonderful approach to learning for kids. My son loves it as much as I do. The teachers and staff really care about the students well being.
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