Serving 48 students in grades 5-12, Youth Ctr Of High Plains ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Ctr Of High Plains ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Youth Ctr Of High Plains's student population of 48 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Youth Ctr Of High Plains ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Youth Ctr Of High Plains is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7838 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
31%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youth Ctr Of High Plains's ranking?
Youth Ctr Of High Plains is ranked #7838 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth Ctr Of High Plains?
The graduation rate of Youth Ctr Of High Plains is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Youth Ctr Of High Plains?
48 students attend Youth Ctr Of High Plains.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Youth Ctr Of High Plains students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth Ctr Of High Plains?
Youth Ctr Of High Plains has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Youth Ctr Of High Plains offer ?
Youth Ctr Of High Plains offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Youth Ctr Of High Plains part of?
Youth Ctr Of High Plains is part of Canyon Independent School District.
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