Killeen High School is a public high school located in Killeen, Texas and classified as a 6A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is one of six high schools in the Killeen Independent School District, which is located in western Bell County.
Serving 2,166 students in grades 9-12, Killeen 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Killeen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Killeen High School's student population of 2,166 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Killeen 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 Killeen High School is 0.69, 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
#7175 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
36%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kanga
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Killeen High School's ranking?
Killeen High School is ranked #7175 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Killeen High School often compared to?
Killeen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harker Heights High School, C E Ellison High School, Robert M Shoemaker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Killeen High School?
The graduation rate of Killeen High School is 84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Killeen High School?
2,166 students attend Killeen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Killeen High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Killeen High School?
Killeen High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Killeen High School offer ?
Killeen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Killeen High School part of?
Killeen High School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
School Reviews
4 10/27/2022
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