Kashmere High School is a secondary school in Houston, Texas that serves grades 9 through 12; it is a part of the Houston Independent School District. It is located in the Trinity Gardens neighborhood, and its namesake is the nearby Kashmere Gardens neighborhood.
Serving 655 students in grades 9-12, Kashmere 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 8% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kashmere High School serves the northeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 16.8 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kashmere High School's student population of 655 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
655 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Kashmere 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 Kashmere High School is 0.52, 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
#7951 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
50%
54%
Black
48%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Blue
School Mascot
Rams
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kashmere High School's ranking?
Kashmere High School is ranked #7951 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kashmere High School often compared to?
Kashmere High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheatley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kashmere High School?
The graduation rate of Kashmere High School is 72%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kashmere High School?
655 students attend Kashmere High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Kashmere High School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kashmere High School?
Kashmere High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kashmere High School offer ?
Kashmere High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kashmere High School part of?
Kashmere High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Kashmere High School located?
Kashmere High School is located in the Trinity And Houston Gardens neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Trinity And Houston Gardens.
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