Tascosa High School is a public high school located in Amarillo, Texas and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is one of four high schools in the Amarillo Independent School District located in southern Potter County. The school was opened in 1958.
Serving 2,208 students in grades 9-12, Tascosa High School ranks in the bottom 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tascosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tascosa High School's student population of 2,208 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to graduate every student prepared for life and success beyond high school
School Rankings
Tascosa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tascosa High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#5507 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
45%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tascosa High School's ranking?
Tascosa High School is ranked #5507 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tascosa High School often compared to?
Tascosa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caprock High School, Highland Park High School, Palo Duro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tascosa High School?
The graduation rate of Tascosa High School is 86%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tascosa High School?
2,208 students attend Tascosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tascosa High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tascosa High School?
Tascosa High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tascosa High School offer ?
Tascosa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tascosa High School part of?
Tascosa High School is part of Amarillo Independent School District.
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