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Katherine Anne Porter School
High School · Katherine Anne Porter School · Wimberley, TX
A charter high school in Wimberley, TX where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
515 FM 2325, Wimberley, TX 78676
- Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Katherine Anne Porter School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Katherine Anne Porter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average469/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,819
Median home value
$476,100
Median rent
$1,432/mo
College educated
49.7%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78676; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimberley H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 854 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Katherine Anne Porter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Katherine Anne Porter School is listed in KATHERINE ANNE PORTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Katherine Anne Porter School
Katherine Anne Porter School is a public high school in Wimberley, TX, part of Katherine Anne Porter School, serving approximately 123 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,744 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Katherine Anne Porter School
What grades does Katherine Anne Porter School serve?
Katherine Anne Porter School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Katherine Anne Porter School?
Katherine Anne Porter School has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Anne Porter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Anne Porter School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Katherine Anne Porter School rank in TX?
Katherine Anne Porter School ranks #5,744 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Katherine Anne Porter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Katherine Anne Porter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Katherine Anne Porter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Katherine Anne Porter School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Katherine Anne Porter School a charter school?
Yes, Katherine Anne Porter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Katherine Anne Porter School a Title I school?
No, Katherine Anne Porter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Katherine Anne Porter School?
34.1% of students at Katherine Anne Porter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hays County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (512) 648-3180
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 78676)
- 15,896
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78676; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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