Caprock High School is located in Amarillo, Texas in Potter, County, which is part of the Texas Panhandle. Caprock is one of four high schools in the Amarillo Independent School District and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. Caprock was built in 1964 and celebrated its 50th graduating class in 2014.
Serving 2,137 students in grades 9-12, Caprock High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caprock High School's student population of 2,137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Rankings
Caprock High School 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 Caprock High School is 0.48, which is less 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
#5115 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
21%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Longhorns
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caprock High School's ranking?
Caprock High School is ranked #5115 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Caprock High School often compared to?
Caprock High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tascosa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caprock High School?
The graduation rate of Caprock High School is 86%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Caprock High School?
2,137 students attend Caprock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Caprock High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caprock High School?
Caprock High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Caprock High School offer ?
Caprock High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Caprock High School part of?
Caprock High School is part of Amarillo Independent School District.
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