PALO DURO H S

pdhsamaisd.sharpschool.com/

1,923 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palo Duro High School, located at 1400 N. Grant in Amarillo, Texas, is a prominent secondary school serving the Amarillo Independent School District. As a central fixture of the North Amarillo community, the school is known for its diverse student body and a strong sense of school spirit, often associated with its mascot, the "Dons." The campus offers a comprehensive high school curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both college and career pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, Palo Duro High School is deeply integrated into the local culture through its athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations. The school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and development. By leveraging its resources and community partnerships, Palo Duro aims to provide a well-rounded education that empowers students to succeed in a rapidly changing world while maintaining a historical connection to the Amarillo community.

1,923

Total Students

126.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALO DURO H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	1,093
Black	339
Asian	206
Two or More	51
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,093 (56.8 %)
Black
339 (17.6 %)
White
221 (11.5 %)
Asian
206 (10.7 %)
Two or More
51 (2.7 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AMARILLO ISD
Phone:	(806)326-2400
Website:	http://pdhsamaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,923
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	126.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,525
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	172

* 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 9 631

Grade 10 523

Grade 11 397

Grade 12 372