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Katy High School vs. Fulshear High School

Should you attend Katy High School or Fulshear High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Katy High School
6331 Hwy Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Fulshear High School
9302 Charger Way
Fulshear, TX 77441
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Katy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Fulshear High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 3,500 students in grades 9-12, Katy High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,897 students in grades 9-12, Fulshear High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,500 students
2,897 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Katy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fulshear High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Katy High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fulshear High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
217 teachers
133 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Katy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fulshear High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Katy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Katy Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fulshear High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lamar CISD School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1466 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#1087 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Katy High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fulshear High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in TX)
62%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Katy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Katy Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fulshear High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Katy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Katy Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fulshear High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
78%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Katy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Katy Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fulshear High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 50% in TX)
96%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Katy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Katy Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fulshear High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Katy High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fulshear High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
952
861
Grade 10 Students
961
738
Grade 11 Students
812
759
Grade 12 Students
775
539

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Katy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fulshear High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Katy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fulshear High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Katy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fulshear High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
41%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Katy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fulshear High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Katy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fulshear High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Katy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Katy Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fulshear High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Katy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Katy Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fulshear High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Katy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Katy Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fulshear High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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