Skip to main content

Below Average

#7358 of 8,552 schools in TX

Klein Forest H S

High School · Klein ISD · Klein, TX

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

11400 MISTY VALLEY DR, Klein, TX 77066

  • Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 80.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate80%
AP Participation14.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$10,719
Chronic Absenteeism51.1%

Students at Klein Forest H S score 34% 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 Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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

79.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Klein Forest 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. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated856/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$83,545

Median home value

$217,500

Median rent

$1,396/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·52 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ignite Community School - FallbrookCharter · enrollment unverified4.5K–102.0 mi285Compare →
Premier H S-houston (champions)Charter · enrollment unverified4.89–122.4 mi131Compare →
Momentum H SEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–122.5 mi236Compare →
The Banff SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–122.5 mi158Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Klein ISD

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#49 of 49
District spending per student
$10,719NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Klein Forest H S is listed in KLEIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Klein Forest H S

Klein Forest H S is a public high school in Klein, TX, part of Klein ISD, serving approximately 3,453 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,358 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Klein Forest H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Klein Forest High School is a public senior high school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, near Houston 2. It operates as part of the Klein Independent School District 2. The district describes itself as one of Texas’ top metropolitan school districts and emphasizes student achievement and learning 1. Klein ISD provides various resources for families, including a parent portal, Skyward access, and a school finder tool to determine zoning 1. The district highlights its commitment to academics, arts, and athletics, noting that students strive for success in classrooms and extracurricular activities 1. Parents and legal guardians have specific rights under Texas Education Code regarding consent for activities, instructional materials, health education, and data collection 1. The district also offers employment opportunities and publishes weekly e-newsletters to keep the community informed 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.kleinisd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Klein Forest H S

What grades does Klein Forest H S serve?

Klein Forest H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Klein Forest H S?

Klein Forest H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,453 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Klein Forest H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Klein Forest H S is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Klein Forest H S rank in TX?

Klein Forest H S ranks #7,358 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Klein Forest H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Klein Forest H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Klein Forest H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Klein Forest H S has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Klein Forest H S a charter school?

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

Is Klein Forest H S a Title I school?

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

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

79.7% of students at Klein Forest 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
3,453
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
243
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.1%
4-Year Graduation
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 77066)
38,315
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
34.8
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 77066; 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

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.