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Palo Duro High School

Amarillo ISD · Potter County · 1400 N GRANT, Amarillo, TX 79107

(806)326-2400

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5/10
#731
Rank 731 out of 1,276
English Language Arts4/10 · #938 · 32nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #489 · 62nd percentile
Science4/10 · #828 · 34th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Palo Duro High School sits in the heart of Amarillo's northeast side, serving a tight-knit community where school pride runs deep — the Dons have a loyal following on Friday nights, and that sense of belonging carries into the classrooms too. The school shows real strength in math, which can be a solid foundation for students interested in technical or trade careers in the Texas Panhandle's growing economy. Families rooted in this part of Amarillo who want a school with genuine community identity and room for motivated students to find their footing will feel at home here.

Student Demographics

1,212 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
698 (58%)
African American
251 (21%)
Asian
129 (11%)
White
99 (8%)
Other
35 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners484 (40%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,074 (89%)
Students with Disabilities145 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

1,902
Enrollment
127.2
Teachers (FTE)
15:1
Student-Staff Ratio
10
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

90%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

3
AP Courses
offered
7.2%
AP Participation
of students
139
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #544 · 66th percentile

55 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found