Kerr High School

8150 Sugarland Howell
Houston, TX 77083
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 790 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 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 790 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥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:

School Overview

Kerr High School's student population of 790 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
790 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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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 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#73 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kerr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kerr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kerr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kerr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
54%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kerr High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kerr High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
15%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kerr High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
4%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kerr High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Kerr High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kerr High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kerr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kerr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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?
790 students attend Kerr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kerr High School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 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 20:1, 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 ISD 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 790 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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