North Heights Alter
Amarillo, TX · Amarillo ISD · Grades 9-12
1,609th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
North Heights Alter ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Heights Alter 1,609th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 4% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2019 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
North Heights Alter test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 24 students tested
North Heights Alter students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 120 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.6% | 53.3% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 16.9% | 20.0% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 24.4% | 19.2% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 5.8% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near North Heights Alter
Typical home value $116K in zip 79107 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near North Heights Alter
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Palo Duro H SAmarillo ISD · 1.4 mi away791st of 1,669
ELA 44% · Math 45% - –Amtech Career AcademyAmarillo ISD · 2.3 mi away
- 6Tascosa H SAmarillo ISD · 2.7 mi away764th of 1,669
ELA 55% · Math 36% - 2Premier H S of AmarilloPremier High Schools · 3.4 mi away · charter1,353rd of 1,669
ELA 30% · Math 23% - 4Caprock H SAmarillo ISD · 3.8 mi away1,047th of 1,669
ELA 47% · Math 27% - 1Richard Milburn Academy AmarilloRichard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) · 5 mi away · charter1,592nd of 1,669
ELA 11% · Math 8% - 9Amarillo H SAmarillo ISD · 5 mi away332nd of 1,669
ELA 70% · Math 52% - 4River Road H SRiver Road ISD · 6 mi away1,144th of 1,669
ELA 45% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Heights Alter in?
North Heights Alter is part of the Amarillo ISD district in Amarillo, Texas.
Is North Heights Alter a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Heights Alter 1,609th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of North Heights Alter?
Hispanic 53%, Black 20%, White 19%, Asian 6% (120 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Heights Alter cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79107 is $116K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.