Is Kenedy High School a good school?

Kenedy High School ranks in the bottom 25.0% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Kenedy High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Kenedy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Kenedy High School?

Students at Kenedy High School are 88% Hispanic, 9% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Kenedy High School?

Kenedy High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Kenedy Elementary Middle : Kenedy Middle

Kenedy High School

Summary:

Kenedy High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Kenedy, Texas, with a student population of 220. The school is part of the Kenedy Independent School District, which is ranked 827 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kenedy High School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 87.73% Hispanic, well above the state average. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with below-average performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams and fluctuating graduation rates. Additionally, 78.18% of Kenedy High School's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Despite spending significantly more per student ($17,066 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, the school's academic outcomes remain poor.

Comparing Kenedy High School to nearby schools, such as Falls City High School, which consistently ranks in the top 5% of Texas high schools, and Pettus Secondary, which outperforms Kenedy High School on STAAR EOC exams, highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Kenedy High School. The school's low performance, particularly for its White and English Language Learner student subgroups, suggests that additional resources and strategies are required to address the unique challenges faced by this community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119-2034

(830) 583-4100

District: Kenedy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1491^st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,066

Feeder schools for Kenedy High School:

Elementary:	Kenedy Elementary
Middle:	Kenedy Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

87.7%

White:

8.6%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kenedy High School ranks worse than 75% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.09. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Kenedy High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.7%), White (8.6%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kenedy High School is 8.7. (See more...)

Compare Kenedy High School employs 25.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenedy High School is $17,066.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kenedy High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Kenedy High School 1491^st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Kenedy High School in the ranking list.)

Kenedy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Kenedy Independent School District (Isd) 827^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kenedy High School

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Rank History for all students at Kenedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	29.45	1197^th	1427	16.1%
2005	43.33	999^th	1429	30.1%
2006	33.96	1106^th	1430	22.7%
2007	32.71	1194^th	1497	20.2%
2008	34.36	1206^th	1510	20.1%
2009	18.50	1392^nd	1539	9.6%
2010	45.97	1125^th	1568	28.3%
2011	39.75	1309^th	1672	21.7%
2012	23.95	1362^nd	1603	15.0%
2013	34.63	1213^th	1652	26.6%
2014	32.92	1290^th	1734	25.6%
2015	34.36	1291^st	1743	25.9%
2016	29.29	1377^th	1762	21.9%
2017	12.77	1550^th	1777	12.8%
2018	23.17	1423^rd	1797	20.8%
2019	29.36	1357^th	1857	26.9%
2021	29.34	1335^th	1861	28.3%
2022	31.32	1310^th	1876	30.2%
2023	22.59	1552^nd	1961	20.9%
2024	26.09	1491^st	1987	25.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kenedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.34	1020^th	1113	8.4%
2019	19.94	1003^rd	1136	11.7%
2023	7.18	1341^st	1371	2.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kenedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.96	680^th	1347	49.5%
2019	35.70	863^rd	1357	36.4%
2021	37.47	831^st	1382	39.9%
2022	44.21	663^rd	1418	53.2%
2023	32.49	1010^th	1478	31.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kenedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.97	1409^th	1794	21.5%
2019	35.45	1247^th	1818	31.4%
2021	31.13	1322^nd	1848	28.5%
2022	29.62	1349^th	1847	27.0%
2023	27.19	1436^th	1897	24.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Kenedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.74	1504^th	1781	15.6%
2019	28.81	1373^rd	1798	23.6%
2021	30.78	1296^th	1815	28.6%
2022	40.00	1104^th	1841	40.0%
2023	27.59	1382^nd	1891	26.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kenedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.75	1022^nd	1137	10.1%
2019	20.86	1051^st	1145	8.2%
2021	9.42	1107^th	1177	5.9%
2022	2.18	1147^th	1172	2.1%
2023	41.06	900^th	1182	23.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Kenedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.75	1471^st	1784	17.5%
2019	26.16	1474^th	1810	18.6%
2021	36.74	1116^th	1829	39.0%
2022	22.11	1538^th	1837	16.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Kenedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.80	1494^th	1803	17.1%
2019	28.77	1330^th	1824	27.1%
2021	26.32	1372^nd	1840	25.4%
2022	22.25	1452^nd	1853	21.6%
2023	19.58	1550^th	1913	19.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kenedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.30	1396^th	1691	17.4%
2019	31.91	1226^th	1714	28.5%
2021	33.54	1175^th	1743	32.6%
2022	37.94	1062^nd	1762	39.7%
2023	29.39	1311^th	1820	28.0%

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Rank History for White students at Kenedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.32	962^nd	1539	37.5%
2019	55.02	632^nd	1526	58.6%
2021	36.31	1022^nd	1510	32.3%
2022	6.97	1435^th	1525	5.9%
2023	0.28	1565^th	1576	0.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Kenedy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	93	10	1	195	n/a	n/a	n/a	299
1989	79	10	0	190	0	n/a	n/a	279
1990	69	7	0	195	0	n/a	n/a	271
1991	65	4	1	212	0	n/a	n/a	282
1992	61	5	0	207	0	n/a	n/a	273
1993	61	4	3	203	0	n/a	n/a	271
1994	57	6	1	211	0	n/a	n/a	275
1995	80	8	3	230	0	n/a	n/a	321
1996	80	8	3	230	0	n/a	n/a	321
1997	89	10	3	221	0	n/a	n/a	323
1998	90	4	3	185	0	n/a	n/a	282
1999	83	10	1	200	0	n/a	n/a	294
2000	81	10	2	187	0	n/a	n/a	280
2001	82	14	0	179	0	n/a	n/a	275
2002	60	11	2	200	0	n/a	n/a	273
2003	60	11	2	200	0	n/a	n/a	273
2004	54	8	3	199	1	n/a	n/a	265
2005	39	8	0	178	1	n/a	n/a	226
2006	46	6	0	188	1	n/a	n/a	241
2007	37	6	0	174	1	n/a	n/a	218
2008	37	3	1	165	0	n/a	n/a	206
2009	38	3	1	159	0	n/a	n/a	201
2010	41	2	1	150	0	n/a	n/a	194
2011	37	3	2	143	0	0	1	186
2012	30	1	1	135	0	0	1	168
2013	34	2	1	127	1	0	1	166
2014	23	1	1	128	0	0	2	155
2015	24	1	0	152	0	0	2	179
2016	21	2	0	160	0	0	4	187
2017	21	2	0	168	0	0	4	195
2018	25	4	0	181	0	0	4	214
2019	20	2	0	168	0	0	4	194
2020	25	4	1	161	0	0	3	194
2021	15	1	0	187	0	0	3	206
2022	19	3	0	201	0	0	3	226
2023	19	3	1	193	0	0	4	220

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kenedy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	299	26.0	11.5	n/a
1989	279	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	271	19.0	14.2	n/a
1991	282	18.7	15.0	n/a
1992	273	21.9	12.4	50.9
1993	271	22.0	12.3	56.5
1994	275	21.2	13.0	50.5
1995	321	27.0	11.9	53.9
1996	321	27.0	11.9	53.9
1997	323	27.2	11.9	43.7
1998	282	27.2	10.4	38.7
1999	294	28.9	10.2	44.9
2000	280	25.5	11.0	48.2
2001	275	26.6	10.3	57.1
2002	273	25.0	10.9	53.1
2003	273	25.0	10.9	53.1
2004	265	26.0	10.2	51.3
2005	226	23.2	9.7	54.9
2006	241	25.3	9.5	56.8
2007	218	22.7	9.6	52.8
2008	206	24.5	8.4	62.1
2009	201	20.5	9.8	59.2
2010	194	20.1	9.6	68
2011	186	19.8	9.3	65.6
2012	168	17.8	9.4	62.5
2013	166	18.1	9.1	51.8
2014	155	17.6	8.7	59.4
2015	179	15.0	11.9	33.5
2016	187	17.0	11.0	55.6
2017	195	19.3	10.0	58.5
2018	214	18.2	11.7	83.2
2019	194	19.8	9.7	56.2
2020	194	17.3	11.1	66.5
2021	206	21.5	9.5	77.2
2022	226	23.3	9.6	77.9
2023	220	25.1	8.7	78.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kenedy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	299	26.0	11.5	n/a
1989	279	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	271	19.0	14.2	n/a
1991	282	18.7	15.0	n/a
1992	273	21.9	12.4	50.9
1993	271	22.0	12.3	56.5
1994	275	21.2	13.0	50.5
1995	321	27.0	11.9	53.9
1996	321	27.0	11.9	53.9
1997	323	27.2	11.9	43.7
1998	282	27.2	10.4	38.7
1999	294	28.9	10.2	44.9
2000	280	25.5	11.0	48.2
2001	275	26.6	10.3	57.1
2002	273	25.0	10.9	53.1
2003	273	25.0	10.9	53.1
2004	265	26.0	10.2	51.3
2005	226	23.2	9.7	54.9
2006	241	25.3	9.5	56.8
2007	218	22.7	9.6	52.8
2008	206	24.5	8.4	62.1
2009	201	20.5	9.8	59.2
2010	194	20.1	9.6	68
2011	186	19.8	9.3	65.6
2012	168	17.8	9.4	62.5
2013	166	18.1	9.1	51.8
2014	155	17.6	8.7	59.4
2015	179	15.0	11.9	33.5
2016	187	17.0	11.0	55.6
2017	195	19.3	10.0	58.5
2018	214	18.2	11.7	83.2
2019	194	19.8	9.7	56.2
2020	194	17.3	11.1	66.5
2021	206	21.5	9.5	77.2
2022	226	23.3	9.6	77.9
2023	220	25.1	8.7	78.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kenedy High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,407 (8.6%)	$15,022 (91.4%)	$16,429
2020	$1,600 (9.7%)	$14,822 (90.3%)	$16,422
2021	$1,636 (9.6%)	$15,429 (90.4%)	$17,066

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenedy High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1357^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1552^nd of 1961 High schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Kenedy High School)	57	23	34%
End of Course Algebra I (Kenedy Independent School District (Isd))	57	24	33%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Kenedy High School)	47	41	6%
End of Course Biology (Kenedy Independent School District (Isd))	47	41	6%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Kenedy High School)	27	49	22%
End of Course English I Reading (Kenedy Independent School District (Isd))	27	49	22%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Kenedy High School)	38	37	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Kenedy Independent School District (Isd))	38	37	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Kenedy High School)	58	38	20%
End of Course U.S. History (Kenedy Independent School District (Isd))	58	38	20%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	194	220	13.4%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	168	193	14.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	20	19	5%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.2%	78.2%	22%

Schools Near Kenedy High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kenedy High School	Public	9-12	401 F M 719	Kenedy	78119	Karnes County	Kenedy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 583-4100	220	25	8.7	78.2%	19 (8.6%)	3 (1.4%)	193 (87.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	26.1	1491^st of 1987 public high schools	25.0%		22.6	1552^nd of 1961 public high schools	20.9%	61	29.5	36.1	46.9	49.3	42.9									$17,066	$1,636	$15,429
Karnes City High School	Public	9-12	400 Hwy 123	Karnes City	78118	Karnes County	Karnes City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 780-6300	329	29	11.1	56.8%	88 (26.7%)	4 (1.2%)	235 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.4	1167^th of 1987 public high schools	41.3%		48.4	968^th of 1961 public high schools	50.6%	199	26.3	44.4	43.0	57.3	71.3									$14,692	$1,329	$13,363
Runge High School	Public	7-12	600 Reiffert	Runge	78151	Karnes County	Runge Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 239-4315	86	11	8.0	83.7%	12 (14.0%)	1 (1.2%)	73 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.4	1748^th of 1987 public high schools	12.0%		11.3	1732^nd of 1961 public high schools	11.7%	16	0.0	40.0	23.5	20.0	44.4		50.0	7.7		21.4	7.7	7.7	7.7	$18,397	$2,361	$16,036
Pettus Secondary	Public	6-12	500 N May	Pettus	78146	Bee County	Pettus Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 375-2296	221	21	10.3	67.4%	66 (29.9%)	6 (2.7%)	147 (66.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	66.5	514^th of 1987 public high schools	74.1%		47.1	1006^th of 1961 public high schools	48.7%	492	69.0	50.0	72.4	71.4	77.8	51.7	23.5	78.4	41.4	20.6	41.7	25.0	28.6	$17,609	$2,590	$15,020
Falls City High School	Public	7-12	700 N Nelson St	Falls City	78113	Karnes County	Falls City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 254-3551	184	19	9.7	19.6%	144 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	89.5	67^th of 1987 public high schools	96.6%		87.9	88^th of 1961 public high schools	95.5%	21	89.7	86.7	82.8	97.3	85.7		84.4	87.1		84.4	87.1	71.0	48.4	$13,933	$1,247	$12,686

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