Klein Forest High School is a public senior high school in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, near Houston. It is a part of the Klein Independent School District. It was the second high school built in Klein ISD.
Serving 3,418 students in grades 9-12, Klein Forest 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Klein Forest High School serves the southern part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 13.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Klein Forest High School's student population of 3,418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 238 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,418 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
238 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Motto
In Klein ISD, Every Student Enters With A Promise & Exits With A Purpose.
School Rankings
Klein Forest 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 Klein Forest High School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6989 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
78%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Klein Forest High School's ranking?
Klein Forest High School is ranked #6989 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Klein Forest High School often compared to?
Klein Forest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cypress Woods High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Klein Forest High School?
The graduation rate of Klein Forest High School is 78%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Klein Forest High School?
3,418 students attend Klein Forest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Klein Forest High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% 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 Klein Forest High School?
Klein Forest High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Klein Forest High School offer ?
Klein Forest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Klein Forest High School part of?
Klein Forest High School is part of Klein Independent School District.
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