NORTH HEIGHTS ALTER
NORTH HEIGHTS ALTER is a Title I public high school that is part of the AMARILLO ISD school district, located in AMARILLO, TX with about 319 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, NORTH HEIGHTS ALTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
NORTH HEIGHTS ALTERnative School, located in Amarillo, Texas, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Amarillo Independent School District (AISD). The school is designed to serve students who require a non-traditional learning environment, offering a structured setting that focuses on credit recovery, behavioral intervention, and academic support. By providing a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and specialized curriculum, the institution aims to help students overcome academic obstacles and remain on track toward high school graduation.
The program at North Heights emphasizes student accountability and personal development, fostering an environment where individuals can work at their own pace to meet state educational standards. Through its partnership with AISD, the school provides the necessary resources and guidance to help students who may be struggling in a traditional campus setting find success and stability, ultimately preparing them for future academic or career goals.
For more information, contact NORTH HEIGHTS ALTER at (806) 326-2850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AMARILLO, TX 79107-5045
(806) 326-2850
http://nhamaisd.sharpschool.com/
NORTH HEIGHTS ALTER is a public Title I school in AMARILLO, TX with about 319 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- AMARILLO ISD
- Total Students:
- 319
- Teachers:
- 26.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 319 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 59.2%
- White
- 19.1%
- Black or African American
- 11.9%
- Asian
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 40.4%
- Male
- 59.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.