Killeen High School

Summary:

Killeen High School is a public high school in Killeen, Texas, serving 2,076 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Killeen Independent School District, which is ranked 596 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Killeen High School faces several academic challenges. The school's proficiency rates on STAAR EOC exams are generally lower than the district and state averages, with just 21.14% of students proficient in Algebra I, 30.61% in Biology, and 34.33% in English I Reading, compared to state averages of 44.73%, 57.31%, and 53.77%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 91.9% in 2019-2020 to 84.3% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has increased from 1.5% in 2017-2018 to 2.4% in 2021-2022. Killeen High School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students generally outperforming their Hispanic and White peers.

Compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Harker Heights High School and Chaparral High School, Killeen High School's academic performance is lower. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined from 994 out of 1,734 Texas high schools in 2013-2014 to 1,504 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024. These challenges may be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.93% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 N 38th St
       Killeen, TX  76543-4161


(254) 336-7208

District: Killeen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1504th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,263 Help


Feeder schools for Killeen High School:

Elementary:    Brookhaven Elementary
    Clarke Elementary
    Hay Branch Elementary
    Ira Cross Junior Elementary
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Middle:    Audie Murphy Middle
    Manor Middle
    Rancier Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  2,076

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.4%
African American:
36.1%
White:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Compare Details Killeen High School ranks worse than 75.7% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked high schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.76. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Killeen High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Killeen High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.4%), African American (36.1%), White (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Killeen High School is 16.2, which is the 4th best among 7 high schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Killeen High School is $9,263, which is the 3rd highest among 7 high schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Killeen High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Killeen High School 1504th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Killeen High School in the ranking list.)

Killeen Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Killeen Independent School District (Isd) 596th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Killeen High School

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Rank History for all students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.14 971st 1427 32.0%
2005 42.38 1016th 1429 28.9%
2006 38.43 1056th 1430 26.2%
2007 39.08 1104th 1497 26.3%
2008 43.68 1057th 1510 30.0%
2009 53.49 899th 1539 41.6%
2010 45.61 1130th 1568 27.9%
2011 51.82 1048th 1672 37.3%
2012 52.87 748th 1603 53.3%
2013 58.60 653rd 1652 60.5%
2014 47.44 994th 1734 42.7%
2015 42.13 1146th 1743 34.3%
2016 42.47 1138th 1762 35.4%
2017 32.10 1202nd 1777 32.4%
2018 28.42 1318th 1797 26.7%
2019 28.54 1373rd 1857 26.1%
2021 40.26 1119th 1861 39.9%
2022 26.85 1404th 1876 25.2%
2023 26.54 1458th 1961 25.7%
2024 25.76 1504th 1987 24.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.74 472nd 582 18.9%
2019 15.35 538th 604 10.9%
2021 37.21 362nd 588 38.4%
2022 25.04 515th 664 22.4%
2023 16.81 589th 677 13.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.76 485th 1113 56.4%
2019 36.57 653rd 1136 42.5%
2021 40.18 631st 1195 47.2%
2022 35.87 719th 1278 43.7%
2023 38.51 713th 1371 48.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.57 752nd 1347 44.2%
2019 40.16 753rd 1357 44.5%
2021 44.36 663rd 1382 52.0%
2022 34.28 943rd 1418 33.5%
2023 33.01 998th 1478 32.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.14 1405th 1794 21.7%
2019 28.21 1433rd 1818 21.2%
2021 41.26 1068th 1848 42.2%
2022 35.03 1215th 1847 34.2%
2023 29.10 1395th 1897 26.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.52 1390th 1781 22.0%
2019 28.80 1374th 1798 23.6%
2021 37.24 1165th 1815 35.8%
2022 27.90 1363rd 1841 26.0%
2023 27.21 1394th 1891 26.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.24 711th 1137 37.5%
2019 61.44 548th 1145 52.1%
2021 73.91 201st 1177 82.9%
2022 57.20 661st 1172 43.6%
2023 46.67 850th 1182 28.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.87 1105th 1784 38.1%
2019 36.63 1151st 1810 36.4%
2021 49.09 765th 1829 58.2%
2022 36.82 1106th 1837 39.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.25 1384th 1803 23.2%
2019 25.93 1402nd 1824 23.1%
2021 40.21 1058th 1840 42.5%
2022 23.92 1414th 1853 23.7%
2023 23.82 1470th 1913 23.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.86 425th 486 12.6%
2019 21.09 418th 487 14.2%
2021 52.69 249th 488 49.0%
2022 38.55 349th 507 31.2%
2023 50.21 308th 525 41.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.92 674th 1013 33.5%
2019 30.42 695th 1024 32.1%
2021 47.57 450th 1020 55.9%
2022 30.48 684th 1031 33.7%
2023 31.60 701st 1069 34.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.85 1231st 1691 27.2%
2019 30.51 1258th 1714 26.6%
2021 38.60 1059th 1743 39.2%
2022 29.77 1253rd 1762 28.9%
2023 30.43 1277th 1820 29.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.22 81st 122 33.6%
2022 80.78 29th 106 72.6%
2023 26.71 83rd 101 17.8%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.16 26th 34 23.5%
2019 36.68 24th 34 29.4%
2021 46.85 13th 24 45.8%
2022 30.37 24th 31 22.6%
2023 22.45 25th 31 19.4%
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Rank History for White students at Killeen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.22 1198th 1539 22.2%
2019 31.11 1141st 1526 25.2%
2021 43.24 892nd 1510 40.9%
2022 26.18 1203rd 1525 21.1%
2023 25.31 1229th 1576 22.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Killeen High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1352 607 108 261 8 n/a n/a 0 2336
1989 1421 675 122 287 16 n/a n/a 0 2521
1990 1343 667 131 308 15 n/a n/a 0 2464
1991 1255 665 119 313 15 n/a n/a 0 2367
1992 1206 680 121 325 12 n/a n/a 0 2344
1993 1170 717 145 316 9 n/a n/a 0 2357
1994 1276 852 159 377 11 n/a n/a 0 2675
1995 898 654 113 308 5 n/a n/a 0 1978
1996 898 654 113 308 5 n/a n/a 0 1978
1997 993 774 122 360 8 n/a n/a 0 2257
1998 981 791 126 365 8 n/a n/a 0 2271
1999 999 825 135 373 8 n/a n/a 0 2340
2000 879 822 130 363 8 n/a n/a 0 2202
2001 508 793 99 341 12 n/a n/a 0 1753
2002 418 752 79 301 13 n/a n/a 0 1563
2003 418 752 79 301 13 n/a n/a 0 1563
2004 439 773 83 298 6 n/a n/a 0 1599
2005 497 874 82 317 9 n/a n/a 0 1779
2006 504 861 83 331 15 n/a n/a 0 1794
2007 523 872 78 336 10 n/a n/a 0 1819
2008 542 885 77 355 17 n/a n/a 0 1876
2009 511 864 77 337 7 n/a n/a 0 1796
2010 515 841 77 389 8 n/a n/a 0 1830
2011 508 821 70 423 14 12 86 0 1934
2012 515 838 61 487 16 18 112 0 2047
2013 496 865 57 596 23 31 122 0 2190
2014 459 872 51 623 20 38 139 0 2202
2015 471 852 36 644 14 46 165 0 2228
2016 471 893 33 700 22 60 157 0 2336
2017 427 840 44 734 14 68 147 0 2274
2018 461 864 46 755 14 77 145 0 2362
2019 455 860 42 730 11 68 130 0 2296
2020 397 791 41 734 7 52 130 0 2152
2021 386 780 37 785 5 48 121 0 2162
2022 353 772 46 818 10 53 135 0 2187
2023 260 750 31 838 11 47 139 0 2076

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 Killeen High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2336 121.0 19.3 n/a
1989 2521 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2464 128.0 19.2 n/a
1991 2367 127.9 18.5 n/a
1992 2344 141.9 16.5 13.2
1993 2357 154.0 15.3 17.9
1994 2675 157.4 17.0 15.3
1995 1978 129.4 15.3 15.5
1996 1978 129.4 15.3 15.5
1997 2257 137.7 16.4 16.3
1998 2271 143.1 15.9 20.9
1999 2340 145.8 16.0 30.9
2000 2202 145.6 15.1 30.9
2001 1753 132.2 13.3 36.1
2002 1563 120.6 13.0 41.3
2003 1563 120.6 13.0 41.3
2004 1599 120.5 13.3 43.2
2005 1779 125.5 14.2 44.2
2006 1794 136.1 13.2 43.5
2007 1819 126.7 14.4 43.9
2008 1876 132.7 14.1 44
2009 1796 139.2 12.9 46.3
2010 1830 130.7 14.0 48.4
2011 1934 140.8 13.7 49.5
2012 2047 137.6 14.8 54.2
2013 2190 140.9 15.5 57.3
2014 2202 146.4 15.0 56.3
2015 2228 143.0 15.5 59.5
2016 2336 153.0 15.2 55.7
2017 2274 146.5 15.5 54.4
2018 2362 142.3 16.5 53
2019 2296 153.8 14.9 57.4
2020 2152 146.2 14.7 55.1
2021 2162 137.5 15.7 50.8
2022 2187 123.7 17.6 89.3
2023 2076 127.7 16.2 68.9

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 Killeen High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2336 121.0 19.3 n/a
1989 2521 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2464 128.0 19.2 n/a
1991 2367 127.9 18.5 n/a
1992 2344 141.9 16.5 13.2
1993 2357 154.0 15.3 17.9
1994 2675 157.4 17.0 15.3
1995 1978 129.4 15.3 15.5
1996 1978 129.4 15.3 15.5
1997 2257 137.7 16.4 16.3
1998 2271 143.1 15.9 20.9
1999 2340 145.8 16.0 30.9
2000 2202 145.6 15.1 30.9
2001 1753 132.2 13.3 36.1
2002 1563 120.6 13.0 41.3
2003 1563 120.6 13.0 41.3
2004 1599 120.5 13.3 43.2
2005 1779 125.5 14.2 44.2
2006 1794 136.1 13.2 43.5
2007 1819 126.7 14.4 43.9
2008 1876 132.7 14.1 44
2009 1796 139.2 12.9 46.3
2010 1830 130.7 14.0 48.4
2011 1934 140.8 13.7 49.5
2012 2047 137.6 14.8 54.2
2013 2190 140.9 15.5 57.3
2014 2202 146.4 15.0 56.3
2015 2228 143.0 15.5 59.5
2016 2336 153.0 15.2 55.7
2017 2274 146.5 15.5 54.4
2018 2362 142.3 16.5 53
2019 2296 153.8 14.9 57.4
2020 2152 146.2 14.7 55.1
2021 2162 137.5 15.7 50.8
2022 2187 123.7 17.6 89.3
2023 2076 127.7 16.2 68.9

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 Killeen High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $618 (7.0%) $8,229 (93.0%) $8,847
2020 $708 (7.6%) $8,574 (92.4%) $9,281
2021 $1,002 (10.8%) $8,261 (89.2%) $9,263

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Killeen High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1373rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1458th of 1961 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Killeen High School)1422
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))4337
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Killeen High School)4942
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))5755
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Killeen High School)2334
 11%
   End of Course English I Reading (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))3150
 19%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Killeen High School)3842
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))4652
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Killeen High School)7567
 8%
   End of Course U.S. History (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))7772
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22962076
 9.6%
African American860750
 12.8%
American Indian1111
Asian4231
 26.2%
Hispanic730838
 14.8%
Pacific Islander6847
 30.9%
White455260
 42.9%
Two or More Races130139
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.4%68.9%
 11.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Killeen High School

Killeen High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brookhaven Elementary
Elementary : Clarke Elementary
Elementary : Hay Branch Elementary
Elementary : Ira Cross Junior Elementary
Elementary : Meadows Elementary
Elementary : Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary
Elementary : Peebles Elementary
Elementary : Richard E Cavazos Elementary
Middle : Audie Murphy Middle
Middle : Manor Middle
Middle : Rancier Middle

Students at Killeen High School are 40% Hispanic, 36% African American, 13% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

Killeen High School ranks in the bottom 24.3% of Texas high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,076 students attended Killeen High School.


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