Serving 994 students in grades 9-12, Kennedale High School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 994 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Kennedale High School's student population of 994 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
994 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kennedale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedale High School is 0.73, 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
#3576 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedale High School's ranking?
Kennedale High School is ranked #3576 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kennedale High School often compared to?
Kennedale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crowley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kennedale High School?
The graduation rate of Kennedale High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kennedale High School?
994 students attend Kennedale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Kennedale High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedale High School?
Kennedale High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kennedale High School offer ?
Kennedale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kennedale High School part of?
Kennedale High School is part of Kennedale ISD School District.
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