NORTH HEIGHTS ALTER

nhamaisd.sharpschool.com/

114 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

114

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

3.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH HEIGHTS ALTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	65
Black	19
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
65 (57.0 %)
White
21 (18.4 %)
Black
19 (16.7 %)
Two or More
5 (4.4 %)
Asian
3 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AMARILLO ISD
Phone:	(806)326-2850
Website:	http://nhamaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH HEIGHTS ALTER
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	1
Grade 10	15
Grade 11	29
Grade 12	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH HEIGHTS ALTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	49	43%
Male	65	57%