Tascosa High School in Amarillo, TX - Niche
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Tascosa High School
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  • Public
  • AMARILLO, TX

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Diversity
    grade A+
  3. Teachers
    grade B+
  4. College Prep
    grade B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A minus
  6. Administration
    grade B+
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade B+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B

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Tascosa High School is an above average, public school located in AMARILLO, TX. It has 2,187 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 29% of students are at least proficient in math and 38% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
38%
Percent Proficient - Math
29%
Average Graduation Rate
88%
Average SAT
1120
365 responses
Average ACT
25
57 responses
AP Enrollment
17%

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Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B
Median Household Income
$60,628
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$997
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$172,700
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
81%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 31 responses
Poll
84%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 31 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 85 responses
  • Pep rallies
    24%
  • Prom
    22%
  • Homecoming
    19%
  • Hell Week
    15%
  • I love the feeling i get from cheering.
    7%
  • Spirit Week
    5%
  • Homecoming
    4%

Students

Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,187
Free or Reduced Lunch
57%
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 34 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 34 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 34 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$52,656
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.1%
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 41 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 41 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 41 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$9,005 / year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 43 responses
44%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 43 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 43 responses

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