Alief Kerr High School is an Alief ISD public school located in the Alief community, and in the limited purpose city limits of Houston, Texas, United States. The school is a part of the Alief Independent School District and serves grades 9 through 12.
Serving 806 students in grades 9-12, Kerr High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 806 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kerr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Kerr High School's student population of 806 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
806 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1994
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Kerr High School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kerr High School is 0.66, 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
#73 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
48%
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Alief Kerr Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kerr High School's ranking?
Kerr High School is ranked #73 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kerr High School often compared to?
Kerr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kerr High School?
The graduation rate of Kerr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kerr High School?
806 students attend Kerr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kerr High School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kerr High School?
Kerr High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kerr High School offer ?
Kerr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kerr High School part of?
Kerr High School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Kerr High School located?
Kerr High School is located in the Beechnut Crossing Center neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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