Tascosa High School

Summary:

Tascosa High School is a public high school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 2,187 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Amarillo Independent School District. While the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly below other high schools in the Amarillo area, it stands out for its diverse student population and some areas of strength, as well as opportunities for improvement.

Tascosa High School has a more diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (34.71%) and African American (12.44%) students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, currently at 916 out of 1,987 Texas high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Tascosa's performance varies across different student subgroups, with strong results for Native American students but lower rankings for Asian and multi-racial groups. The school's four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.4% to 90.0% over the past five years, is slightly lower than the state average, and its dropout rate of 2-3% is slightly higher.

Tascosa High School's STAAR EOC test scores are generally below the district and state averages, particularly in Algebra I, where the school's proficiency rate is significantly lower. This may be influenced by the school's relatively high percentage of students (56.65%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for low socioeconomic status. While Tascosa's spending per student has increased in recent years, its academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be at play. Addressing the needs of its diverse student population and addressing socioeconomic factors may be key to improving Tascosa High School's overall performance and competitiveness with other high-performing schools in the Amarillo Independent School District.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3921 Westlawn
       Amarillo, TX  79102-1795


(806) 326-2600

District: Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
916th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,346 Help


Feeder schools for Tascosa High School:

Elementary:    Avondale Elementary
    Bivins Elementary
    Coronado Elementary
    Olsen Park Elementary
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Middle:    Austin Middle
    Houston Middle
    Lorenzo De Zavala Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  2,187

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.7%
Hispanic:
34.7%
African American:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Compare Details Tascosa High School ranks better than 53.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.8. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tascosa High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Tascosa High School has the largest high school student body size in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Tascosa High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.7%), Hispanic (34.7%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tascosa High School is 16.4. 4 high schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Tascosa High School employs 132.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tascosa High School is $9,346. 3 high schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tascosa High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Tascosa High School 916th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Tascosa High School in the ranking list.)

Amarillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) 442nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tascosa High School

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Rank History for all students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.36 565th 1427 60.4%
2005 64.26 530th 1429 62.9%
2006 58.80 689th 1430 51.8%
2007 57.00 775th 1497 48.2%
2008 60.68 669th 1510 55.7%
2009 54.60 873rd 1539 43.3%
2010 56.84 843rd 1568 46.2%
2011 55.01 954th 1672 42.9%
2012 51.00 794th 1603 50.5%
2013 51.66 831st 1652 49.7%
2014 57.63 715th 1734 58.8%
2015 55.49 823rd 1743 52.8%
2016 54.55 851st 1762 51.7%
2017 53.88 666th 1777 62.5%
2018 48.62 826th 1797 54.0%
2019 46.75 944th 1857 49.2%
2021 47.90 942nd 1861 49.4%
2022 42.14 1072nd 1876 42.9%
2023 52.44 871st 1961 55.6%
2024 50.80 916th 1987 53.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.14 421st 582 27.7%
2019 27.14 470th 604 22.2%
2021 35.16 380th 588 35.4%
2022 13.74 601st 664 9.5%
2023 29.98 492nd 677 27.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.60 765th 1113 31.3%
2019 19.14 1030th 1136 9.3%
2021 31.05 847th 1195 29.1%
2022 22.60 1042nd 1278 18.5%
2023 33.04 842nd 1371 38.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.08 915th 1347 32.1%
2019 27.62 1080th 1357 20.4%
2021 33.83 928th 1382 32.9%
2022 34.62 932nd 1418 34.3%
2023 43.42 732nd 1478 50.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.73 975th 1794 45.7%
2019 40.02 1097th 1818 39.7%
2021 42.50 1037th 1848 43.9%
2022 33.89 1233rd 1847 33.2%
2023 42.60 1022nd 1897 46.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.12 952nd 1781 46.5%
2019 41.91 1104th 1798 38.6%
2021 48.79 918th 1815 49.4%
2022 43.48 1021st 1841 44.5%
2023 53.67 817th 1891 56.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.51 526th 1137 53.7%
2019 51.60 741st 1145 35.3%
2021 62.04 581st 1177 50.6%
2022 52.72 742nd 1172 36.7%
2023 70.10 357th 1182 69.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.03 637th 1784 64.3%
2019 53.10 636th 1810 64.9%
2021 48.31 785th 1829 57.1%
2022 42.49 892nd 1837 51.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.83 884th 1803 51.0%
2019 46.34 919th 1824 49.6%
2021 42.86 997th 1840 45.8%
2022 38.11 1097th 1853 40.8%
2023 49.10 882nd 1913 53.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.46 466th 486 4.1%
2019 4.10 460th 487 5.5%
2021 8.25 458th 488 6.1%
2022 18.19 442nd 507 12.8%
2023 26.62 423rd 525 19.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.00 530th 1013 47.7%
2019 42.69 534th 1024 47.9%
2021 32.77 643rd 1020 37.0%
2022 28.09 724th 1031 29.8%
2023 36.48 627th 1069 41.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.14 830th 1691 50.9%
2019 44.63 910th 1714 46.9%
2021 43.20 949th 1743 45.6%
2022 35.60 1110th 1762 37.0%
2023 47.52 861st 1820 52.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.13 17th 122 86.1%
2023 85.83 16th 101 84.2%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.83 34th 34 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Tascosa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.33 809th 1539 47.4%
2019 45.67 841st 1526 44.9%
2021 44.97 846th 1510 44.0%
2022 45.63 811th 1525 46.8%
2023 52.29 714th 1576 54.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Saturday, February 9, 2019

Open Quote I love this school,they have their act together.... Close Quote


by a student
Monday, August 3, 2009

Open Quote Has best JROTC in Amarillo. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tascosa High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1186 102 7 115 2 n/a n/a 0 1412
1989 1554 136 7 183 4 n/a n/a 0 1884
1990 1526 145 11 203 7 n/a n/a 0 1892
1991 1501 149 7 215 7 n/a n/a 0 1879
1992 1536 152 9 196 7 n/a n/a 0 1900
1993 1522 156 14 201 9 n/a n/a 0 1902
1994 1516 148 14 216 10 n/a n/a 0 1904
1995 1532 157 11 252 16 n/a n/a 0 1968
1996 1532 157 11 252 16 n/a n/a 0 1968
1997 1559 172 14 269 11 n/a n/a 0 2025
1998 1531 161 12 295 9 n/a n/a 0 2008
1999 1619 175 13 319 12 n/a n/a 0 2138
2000 1600 172 17 349 9 n/a n/a 0 2147
2001 1562 189 15 380 7 n/a n/a 0 2153
2002 1488 202 21 454 4 n/a n/a 0 2169
2003 1488 202 21 454 4 n/a n/a 0 2169
2004 1479 212 15 464 9 n/a n/a 0 2179
2005 1437 220 14 472 7 n/a n/a 0 2150
2006 1426 249 16 496 7 n/a n/a 0 2194
2007 1402 265 23 504 10 n/a n/a 0 2204
2008 1303 303 36 534 9 n/a n/a 0 2185
2009 1269 299 50 544 7 n/a n/a 0 2169
2010 1239 290 48 551 10 n/a n/a 0 2138
2011 1124 271 75 629 21 9 58 0 2187
2012 1154 284 97 636 18 7 64 0 2260
2013 1127 268 113 718 19 6 68 0 2319
2014 1029 261 101 718 20 4 78 0 2211
2015 971 262 110 692 16 4 82 0 2137
2016 956 273 121 769 13 3 79 0 2214
2017 967 293 129 793 17 1 78 0 2278
2018 1000 281 113 781 16 3 76 0 2270
2019 1020 271 102 846 15 3 82 0 2339
2020 987 269 93 774 18 4 85 0 2230
2021 979 259 90 771 11 5 83 0 2198
2022 943 261 81 800 10 4 86 0 2185
2023 977 272 74 759 13 2 90 0 2187

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tascosa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1412 85.0 16.6 n/a
1989 1884 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1892 101.0 18.7 n/a
1991 1879 101.4 18.5 n/a
1992 1900 104.5 18.1 20.2
1993 1902 106.0 17.9 15.5
1994 1904 113.1 16.8 15.7
1995 1968 115.2 17.1 7.1
1996 1968 115.2 17.1 7.1
1997 2025 120.4 16.8 19.8
1998 2008 121.2 16.6 17.3
1999 2138 121.9 17.5 19
2000 2147 127.0 16.9 21.7
2001 2153 129.6 16.6 20
2002 2169 131.3 16.5 26.5
2003 2169 131.3 16.5 26.5
2004 2179 135.4 16.1 26.3
2005 2150 136.2 15.8 27.8
2006 2194 138.4 15.9 31
2007 2204 142.3 15.5 33
2008 2185 148.7 14.7 39.4
2009 2169 136.8 15.8 41.3
2010 2138 134.4 15.9 43.3
2011 2187 137.5 15.9 45.4
2012 2260 141.2 16.0 48.2
2013 2319 141.2 16.4 49.1
2014 2211 142.9 15.4 47.3
2015 2137 143.0 14.9 46.9
2016 2214 143.0 15.4 49.4
2017 2278 140.1 16.2 53.7
2018 2270 141.2 16.0 54
2019 2339 139.0 16.8 52.8
2020 2230 138.8 16.0 49.9
2021 2198 141.8 15.4 50.2
2022 2185 140.2 15.5 51
2023 2187 132.8 16.4 56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tascosa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1412 85.0 16.6 n/a
1989 1884 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1892 101.0 18.7 n/a
1991 1879 101.4 18.5 n/a
1992 1900 104.5 18.1 20.2
1993 1902 106.0 17.9 15.5
1994 1904 113.1 16.8 15.7
1995 1968 115.2 17.1 7.1
1996 1968 115.2 17.1 7.1
1997 2025 120.4 16.8 19.8
1998 2008 121.2 16.6 17.3
1999 2138 121.9 17.5 19
2000 2147 127.0 16.9 21.7
2001 2153 129.6 16.6 20
2002 2169 131.3 16.5 26.5
2003 2169 131.3 16.5 26.5
2004 2179 135.4 16.1 26.3
2005 2150 136.2 15.8 27.8
2006 2194 138.4 15.9 31
2007 2204 142.3 15.5 33
2008 2185 148.7 14.7 39.4
2009 2169 136.8 15.8 41.3
2010 2138 134.4 15.9 43.3
2011 2187 137.5 15.9 45.4
2012 2260 141.2 16.0 48.2
2013 2319 141.2 16.4 49.1
2014 2211 142.9 15.4 47.3
2015 2137 143.0 14.9 46.9
2016 2214 143.0 15.4 49.4
2017 2278 140.1 16.2 53.7
2018 2270 141.2 16.0 54
2019 2339 139.0 16.8 52.8
2020 2230 138.8 16.0 49.9
2021 2198 141.8 15.4 50.2
2022 2185 140.2 15.5 51
2023 2187 132.8 16.4 56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tascosa High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $551 (6.7%) $7,705 (93.3%) $8,256
2020 $526 (6.2%) $7,975 (93.8%) $8,500
2021 $1,036 (11.1%) $8,310 (88.9%) $9,346

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tascosa High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 944th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 871st of 1961 High schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Tascosa High School)4439
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6057
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Tascosa High School)6263
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6562
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Tascosa High School)4760
 13%
   End of Course English I Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4361
 18%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Tascosa High School)4154
 13%
   End of Course English II Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4456
 12%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Tascosa High School)7974
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))7075
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23392187
 6.5%
African American271272
 0.4%
American Indian1513
 13.3%
Asian10274
 27.5%
Hispanic846759
 10.3%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White1020977
 4.2%
Two or More Races8290
 9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.8%56.7%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tascosa High School

Students at Tascosa High School are 45% White, 35% Hispanic, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,187 students attended Tascosa High School.

Tascosa High School ranks 916th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Tascosa High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Avondale Elementary
Elementary : Bivins Elementary
Elementary : Coronado Elementary
Elementary : Olsen Park Elementary
Elementary : Paramount Terrace Elementary
Elementary : San Jacinto Elementary
Elementary : Wills Elementary
Elementary : Wolflin Elementary
Elementary : Woodlands Elementary
Middle : Austin Middle
Middle : Houston Middle
Middle : Lorenzo De Zavala Middle


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