Serving 281 students in grades 9-12, Karnes City High School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Karnes City High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Karnes City school district, covering approximately 361.6 square miles. The area stretches up to 24.2 miles from the school, with most students typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach it.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Karnes City High School's student population of 281 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
281 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Badger Pride Never Dies
School Rankings
Karnes City 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 Karnes City High School is 0.36, 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
#5750 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
78%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-64%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karnes City High School's ranking?
Karnes City High School is ranked #5750 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Karnes City High School often compared to?
Karnes City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenedy High School, Falls City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Karnes City High School?
The graduation rate of Karnes City High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Karnes City High School?
281 students attend Karnes City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Karnes City High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Karnes City High School?
Karnes City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Karnes City High School offer ?
Karnes City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Karnes City High School part of?
Karnes City High School is part of Karnes City Independent School District.
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