Serving 943 students in grades 9-12, Kennedale 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 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Kennedale High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Kennedale school district, covering approximately 10.6 square miles around the city of Kennedale, TX. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kennedale High School's student population of 943 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
943 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Kennedale 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 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
#6846 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
32%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
26%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: 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 #6846 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kennedale High School?
The graduation rate of Kennedale High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Kennedale High School?
943 students attend Kennedale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Kennedale High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 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 15:1, 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 Independent School District.
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