Serving 115 students in grades 7-12, Kennard High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
81%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kennard High School?
The graduation rate of Kennard High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kennard High School?
115 students attend Kennard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kennard High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennard High School?
Kennard High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kennard High School offer ?
Kennard High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Kennard High School part of?
Kennard High School is part of Kennard Independent School District.
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