Enrollment
22
High
DISTRICT 1,417 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AMARILLO ISD·NCES 480813007086
Amtech Career Academy
3601 PLAINS BLVD, AMARILLO, TX 79102 · (806) 326-2800 · Potter County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL22 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
4.7:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
14%
3 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 7 | 32% |
| Grade 10 | 7 | 32% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 14% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Amtech Career Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Potter County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 22 | #1,825 of 2,107 | #7 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
22
+12 (+120%) vs 2020
-8% since 2000-01, when it was 24
Student : Teacher
4.7:1
was 0.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 22 | 4.7 | 4.7:1 | 14% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 11 | 44 | 0.3:1 | 27% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 42 | 0.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 29 | 0.3:1 | 40% (4) |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 29.2 | 0.7:1 | 14% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 18 | 28 | 0.6:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 22 | 28 | 0.8:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 24 | 17 | 1.4:1 | 8% (2) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Amtech Career Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (21 to 22); teachers down 84% (29.2 to 4.7).
About Amtech Career Academy
Amtech Career Academy is a small high school in AMARILLO, Texas. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 22 students in grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in Texas is about 796 students, so this school is 97% smaller than average.
Amtech Career Academy is one school in a 55-school district, AMARILLO ISD, which enrolls 29,321 students.
A majority of students at Amtech Career Academy, 73%, are White. The rest of enrollment is 27% Hispanic. Among all residents of Potter County, the White share is about 56%.
Teacher staffing is 4.7 full-time equivalents, or about 4.7 students per teacher. Among high schools in Texas, the typical ratio is 15.1:1. About 14% of students, or 3, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Potter County, the average eligibility rate is 74%.
Potter County census figures show that median household income is about $53,249, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 15%. A total of 49 public schools operate in Potter County, serving about 21,501 students.
The closest public school to Amtech Career Academy is Wills Elementary School, about 0.2 miles away. Within five miles of Amtech Career Academy, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Mid-size.
The 2020-21 count was 10 students and the 2024-25 count was 22. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 0.3:1 to 4.7:1.
Community posts for Amtech Career Academy can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Potter County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
115,975
Census ACS
Median income
$53,249
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
21,501 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in AMARILLO ISD
- Tascosa High SchoolHigh · 2,176 students
- Amarillo High SchoolHigh · 2,161 students
- Caprock High SchoolHigh · 2,058 students
- Palo Duro High SchoolHigh · 1,949 students
- Bonham Middle SchoolMiddle · 892 students
- Crockett Middle SchoolMiddle · 823 students
Other schools in AMARILLO
- Tascosa High SchoolHigh · 2,176 students
- Amarillo High SchoolHigh · 2,161 students
- Caprock High SchoolHigh · 2,058 students
- Palo Duro High SchoolHigh · 1,949 students
- West Plains High SchoolHigh · 1,221 students
- Randall High SchoolHigh · 1,126 students
Nearby schools
- Wills Elementary School0.2 mi · 458
- Tascosa High School0.5 mi · 2,176
- Houston Middle School0.6 mi · 556
- Avondale Elementary School0.8 mi · 475
- San Jacinto Elementary School0.9 mi · 366
- Bivins Elementary School1.1 mi · 415
Frequently asked questions
About Amtech Career AcademyHow large is Amtech Career Academy?
Amtech Career Academy enrolls approximately 22 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Amtech Career Academy serve?
Amtech Career Academy serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amtech Career Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Amtech Career Academy is approximately 4.7:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Amtech Career Academy?
At Amtech Career Academy, the student body is approximately 73% White, 27% Hispanic.
Who oversees Amtech Career Academy?
Amtech Career Academy is overseen by AMARILLO ISD in Potter County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.