Klein Forest High School

Summary:

Klein Forest High School is a public high school located in Klein, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,481 students. The school is part of the Klein Independent School District, which is ranked 204 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Klein Forest High School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (66.39%) compared to nearby schools, it consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR EOC exams is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas, and its four-year graduation rate has declined from 84.8% in 2018-2019 to 78.0% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has increased from 2.6% in 2017-2018 to 4.2% in 2021-2022, higher than the state average. These challenges may be influenced by the high percentage of students (78.86%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to other nearby high schools, such as Klein High School and Cypress Creek High School, Klein Forest High School significantly underperforms academically, with lower STAAR EOC proficiency rates, graduation rates, and overall SchoolDigger rankings. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the top half of Texas high schools for its multi-racial and gifted and talented students, but in the bottom half or bottom quarter for its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low socioeconomic status students. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the school's diverse student population and the Klein Independent School District's role in supporting its improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 11400 Misty Valley Dr
       Klein, TX  77066-3499


(832) 484-4500

District: Klein Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1440th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,197 Help


Feeder schools for Klein Forest High School:

Elementary:    Eiland Elementary
    Epps Island Elementary
    Greenwood Forest Elementary
    Kaiser Elementary
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Middle:    Klein Intermediate
    Wunderlich Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  3,481

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.4%
African American:
21.7%
Asian:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Klein Forest High School ranks worse than 72.5% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Klein Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.2. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Klein Forest High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.4%), African American (21.7%), Asian (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Klein Forest High School is 14.1, which is the 3rd best among 5 high schools in the Klein Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Klein Forest High School is $10,197, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Klein Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Klein Forest High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Klein Forest High School 1440th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Klein Forest High School in the ranking list.)

Klein Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Klein Independent School District (Isd) 204th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Klein Forest High School

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Rank History for all students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.00 784th 1427 45.1%
2005 46.07 958th 1429 33.0%
2006 43.74 994th 1430 30.5%
2007 39.24 1102nd 1497 26.4%
2008 35.72 1179th 1510 21.9%
2009 42.79 1134th 1539 26.3%
2010 46.64 1109th 1568 29.3%
2011 47.35 1158th 1672 30.7%
2012 42.18 1044th 1603 34.9%
2013 45.57 1008th 1652 39.0%
2014 42.60 1123rd 1734 35.2%
2015 42.33 1141st 1743 34.5%
2016 40.56 1178th 1762 33.1%
2017 36.96 1085th 1777 38.9%
2018 31.36 1245th 1797 30.7%
2019 29.35 1359th 1857 26.8%
2021 22.66 1477th 1861 20.6%
2022 26.91 1401st 1876 25.3%
2023 28.12 1423rd 1961 27.4%
2024 28.20 1440th 1987 27.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.89 465th 582 20.1%
2019 31.77 428th 604 29.1%
2021 20.66 483rd 588 17.9%
2022 53.83 267th 664 59.8%
2023 48.80 311th 677 54.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.38 710th 1113 36.2%
2019 28.42 845th 1136 25.6%
2021 26.07 941st 1195 21.3%
2022 26.86 929th 1278 27.3%
2023 27.07 980th 1371 28.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.19 955th 1347 29.1%
2019 26.05 1108th 1357 18.3%
2021 39.69 769th 1382 44.4%
2022 47.62 589th 1418 58.5%
2023 38.01 858th 1478 41.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.85 1203rd 1794 32.9%
2019 32.64 1325th 1818 27.1%
2021 26.71 1430th 1848 22.6%
2022 31.78 1302nd 1847 29.5%
2023 32.69 1300th 1897 31.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.52 1366th 1781 23.3%
2019 28.20 1383rd 1798 23.1%
2021 21.92 1457th 1815 19.7%
2022 24.51 1437th 1841 21.9%
2023 27.46 1384th 1891 26.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.87 927th 1137 18.5%
2019 45.37 843rd 1145 26.4%
2021 49.93 797th 1177 32.3%
2022 60.16 603rd 1172 48.5%
2023 64.15 526th 1182 55.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.11 1098th 1784 38.5%
2019 29.76 1372nd 1810 24.2%
2021 31.59 1274th 1829 30.3%
2022 37.57 1087th 1837 40.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.40 1293rd 1803 28.3%
2019 27.74 1362nd 1824 25.3%
2021 21.17 1473rd 1840 19.9%
2022 26.40 1370th 1853 26.1%
2023 26.57 1415th 1913 26.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.95 365th 486 24.9%
2019 39.42 348th 487 28.5%
2021 20.02 422nd 488 13.5%
2022 27.35 404th 507 20.3%
2023 30.92 405th 525 22.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.05 640th 1013 36.8%
2019 31.66 674th 1024 34.2%
2021 26.96 745th 1020 27.0%
2022 31.12 675th 1031 34.5%
2023 33.37 668th 1069 37.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.30 1189th 1691 29.7%
2019 29.75 1274th 1714 25.7%
2021 24.81 1355th 1743 22.3%
2022 28.78 1278th 1762 27.5%
2023 31.09 1259th 1820 30.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.46 47th 105 55.2%
2023 3.26 100th 101 1.0%
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Rank History for White students at Klein Forest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.69 830th 1539 46.1%
2019 64.36 444th 1526 70.9%
2021 33.32 1081st 1510 28.4%
2022 36.38 1021st 1525 33.0%
2023 31.68 1118th 1576 29.1%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Open Quote Our child went to all the Greenwood Forest schools. He found Klein Forest High teachers VERY involved with promoting growth, excellence and free expression. Science, the arts and theatre were most beneficial to him. He continues corresponding with updates to teachers and attributes much of his progress to the standards they set. Our son established and is now the young owner of a major animation and storyboarding studio in Orlando near Disney. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, January 17, 2010

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Enrollment information for Klein Forest High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1545 383 255 204 4 n/a n/a 0 2391
1989 1424 409 307 255 3 n/a n/a 0 2398
1990 1342 428 337 294 1 n/a n/a 0 2402
1991 1295 423 395 351 4 n/a n/a 0 2468
1992 1260 464 436 422 5 n/a n/a 0 2587
1993 1219 504 441 408 5 n/a n/a 0 2577
1994 1154 512 424 438 8 n/a n/a 0 2536
1995 1078 654 410 566 9 n/a n/a 0 2717
1996 1078 654 410 566 9 n/a n/a 0 2717
1997 1073 704 416 647 10 n/a n/a 0 2850
1998 1052 809 446 666 6 n/a n/a 0 2979
1999 1000 861 453 754 6 n/a n/a 0 3074
2000 974 884 442 829 5 n/a n/a 0 3134
2001 866 894 416 899 7 n/a n/a 0 3082
2002 696 1032 412 1130 8 n/a n/a 0 3278
2003 696 1032 412 1130 8 n/a n/a 0 3278
2004 603 1067 398 1160 6 n/a n/a 0 3234
2005 555 1153 415 1234 8 n/a n/a 0 3365
2006 514 1308 396 1291 8 n/a n/a 0 3517
2007 429 1290 390 1470 9 n/a n/a 0 3588
2008 357 1251 380 1498 9 n/a n/a 0 3495
2009 311 1227 392 1563 9 n/a n/a 0 3502
2010 269 1145 421 1630 9 n/a n/a 0 3474
2011 209 1005 388 1800 12 4 82 0 3500
2012 182 997 407 1802 11 2 72 0 3473
2013 162 1001 399 1837 13 2 59 0 3473
2014 152 997 368 1865 15 3 61 0 3461
2015 148 995 376 1998 18 2 52 0 3589
2016 132 989 358 2136 21 2 53 0 3691
2017 137 941 383 2180 13 3 49 0 3706
2018 122 875 373 2277 14 3 44 0 3708
2019 117 823 343 2223 23 4 33 0 3566
2020 114 782 302 2286 22 5 52 0 3563
2021 99 776 257 2277 24 4 50 0 3487
2022 95 743 239 2290 28 3 52 0 3450
2023 90 757 236 2311 22 3 62 0 3481

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 Klein Forest High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2391 142.0 16.8 n/a
1989 2398 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2402 149.0 16.1 n/a
1991 2468 149.6 16.4 n/a
1992 2587 160.7 16.0 7.2
1993 2577 160.0 16.1 12.1
1994 2536 161.8 15.7 11.6
1995 2717 168.0 16.2 16.6
1996 2717 168.0 16.2 16.6
1997 2850 170.7 16.7 18.4
1998 2979 176.1 16.9 17.1
1999 3074 179.0 17.2 24.7
2000 3134 183.6 17.1 25.1
2001 3082 188.4 16.4 29.4
2002 3278 184.6 17.8 34.6
2003 3278 184.6 17.8 34.6
2004 3234 192.6 16.8 37.1
2005 3365 194.6 17.3 39.7
2006 3517 199.5 17.6 43.1
2007 3588 210.1 17.1 54.5
2008 3495 210.5 16.6 51.5
2009 3502 212.1 16.5 60.5
2010 3474 216.6 16.0 61.8
2011 3500 216.2 16.1 64.5
2012 3473 220.2 15.7 68.8
2013 3473 250.8 13.8 69
2014 3461 251.3 13.7 70.9
2015 3589 258.0 13.9 75
2016 3691 267.0 13.8 72.2
2017 3706 261.6 14.1 71.3
2018 3708 265.3 13.9 68.6
2019 3566 264.0 13.5 73.6
2020 3563 258.4 13.7 73.6
2021 3487 261.9 13.3 77.3
2022 3450 257.4 13.4 79
2023 3481 245.2 14.1 78.9

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 Klein Forest High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2391 142.0 16.8 n/a
1989 2398 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2402 149.0 16.1 n/a
1991 2468 149.6 16.4 n/a
1992 2587 160.7 16.0 7.2
1993 2577 160.0 16.1 12.1
1994 2536 161.8 15.7 11.6
1995 2717 168.0 16.2 16.6
1996 2717 168.0 16.2 16.6
1997 2850 170.7 16.7 18.4
1998 2979 176.1 16.9 17.1
1999 3074 179.0 17.2 24.7
2000 3134 183.6 17.1 25.1
2001 3082 188.4 16.4 29.4
2002 3278 184.6 17.8 34.6
2003 3278 184.6 17.8 34.6
2004 3234 192.6 16.8 37.1
2005 3365 194.6 17.3 39.7
2006 3517 199.5 17.6 43.1
2007 3588 210.1 17.1 54.5
2008 3495 210.5 16.6 51.5
2009 3502 212.1 16.5 60.5
2010 3474 216.6 16.0 61.8
2011 3500 216.2 16.1 64.5
2012 3473 220.2 15.7 68.8
2013 3473 250.8 13.8 69
2014 3461 251.3 13.7 70.9
2015 3589 258.0 13.9 75
2016 3691 267.0 13.8 72.2
2017 3706 261.6 14.1 71.3
2018 3708 265.3 13.9 68.6
2019 3566 264.0 13.5 73.6
2020 3563 258.4 13.7 73.6
2021 3487 261.9 13.3 77.3
2022 3450 257.4 13.4 79
2023 3481 245.2 14.1 78.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Klein Forest High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $737 (6.8%) $10,123 (93.2%) $10,860
2020 $683 (7.5%) $8,454 (92.5%) $9,137
2021 $771 (7.6%) $9,426 (92.4%) $10,197

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Klein Forest 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 1359th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1423rd of 1961 High schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Klein Forest High School)4026
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Klein Independent School District (Isd))6152
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Klein Forest High School)4343
   End of Course Biology (Klein Independent School District (Isd))6562
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Klein Forest High School)3439
 5%
   End of Course English I Reading (Klein Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Klein Forest High School)3342
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Klein Independent School District (Isd))5360
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Klein Forest High School)7063
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Klein Independent School District (Isd))8277
 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 Students35663481
 2.4%
African American823757
 8%
American Indian2322
 4.3%
Asian343236
 31.2%
Hispanic22232311
 4%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White11790
 23.1%
Two or More Races3362
 87.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%78.9%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Klein Forest High School

Students at Klein Forest High School are 66% Hispanic, 22% African American, 7% Asian, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

Klein Forest High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eiland Elementary
Elementary : Epps Island Elementary
Elementary : Greenwood Forest Elementary
Elementary : Kaiser Elementary
Elementary : Klenk Elementary
Elementary : McDougle Elementary
Elementary : Nitsch Elementary
Middle : Klein Intermediate
Middle : Wunderlich Intermediate

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,481 students attended Klein Forest High School.

Klein Forest High School ranks 1440th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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