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#1676 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 20% in state

Kenedy H S

High School · Kenedy ISD · Kenedy, TX

A Kenedy ISD high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

401 F M 719, Kenedy, TX 78119

  • Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$17,443
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

Students at Kenedy H S score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

79.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kenedy H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,281/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenedy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,694

Median home value

$128,500

Median rent

$1,043/mo

College educated

10%

Homeownership

57%

Poverty rate

26%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Karnes City H SEnrollment path unverified6.09–124.6 mi310Compare →
Fisd DaepEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated11Not available1Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kenedy ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$17,443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kenedy H S is listed in KENEDY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kenedy H S

Kenedy H S is a public high school in Kenedy, TX, part of Kenedy ISD, serving approximately 239 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,676 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kenedy H S

What grades does Kenedy H S serve?

Kenedy H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kenedy H S?

Kenedy H S has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenedy H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Kenedy H S is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kenedy H S rank in TX?

Kenedy H S ranks #1,676 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Kenedy H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Kenedy H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Kenedy H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenedy H S has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kenedy H S a charter school?

No, Kenedy H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kenedy H S a Title I school?

No, Kenedy H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenedy H S?

79.5% of students at Kenedy H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
239
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Karnes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 78119)
7,023
Area median age
37.3
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 78119; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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