Klondike High School or Klondike School is a public high school located just south of unincorporated Klondike, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Klondike Independent School District that covers the southwest portion of Dawson County along with much of northern Martin County.
Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Klondike Isd ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: KLONDIKE ISD's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Lamesa, TX, encompassing approximately 572.3 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 26 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Klondike Isd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Klondike Isd's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Klondike Isd ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Klondike Isd is 0.49, 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
#546 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
39%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Maroon
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Klondike Isd's ranking?
Klondike Isd is ranked #546 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Klondike Isd often compared to?
Klondike Isdis often viewed alongside schools like Dawson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Klondike Isd?
The graduation rate of Klondike Isd is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Klondike Isd?
261 students attend Klondike Isd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Klondike Isd students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Klondike Isd?
Klondike Isd has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Klondike Isd offer ?
Klondike Isd offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Klondike Isd part of?
Klondike Isd is part of Klondike Independent School District.
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