Serving 783 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 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 67% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kashmere High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kashmere High School's student population of 783 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kashmere High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kashmere High School is 0.53, 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
#7201 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
55%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
67%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Kashmere High School's ranking?
Kashmere High School is ranked #7201 out of 8,079 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kashmere High School?
The graduation rate of Kashmere High School is 67%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kashmere High School?
783 students attend Kashmere High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kashmere High School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 15:1, which is higher 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 ISD School District.
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