Kress High School

Summary:

Kress High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Kress, Texas, with a total enrollment of 145 students. The school is part of the Kress Independent School District, which is ranked 593 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kress High School has a diverse student population, with 55.17% Hispanic, 35.86% White, and 8.28% African American students. This racial makeup is notably different from nearby Plainview High School, which has a much higher Hispanic population at 82.25%. Academically, Kress High School has shown mixed performance on STAAR tests, excelling in some subjects like 7th grade reading and U.S. History, but struggling in others like 8th grade math and Algebra I. However, the school has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 92.3% to 100% over the past five years, which is higher than the nearby Plainview High School at 91.9%.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $13,042 to $14,651 over the past three years, Kress High School's academic performance has fluctuated, with its statewide ranking declining from 663 out of 1,797 Texas high schools in 2017-2018 to 1,096 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024. This decline suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic performance compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school's high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.69% to 68.66% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 200 E 5th
       Kress, TX  79052-0970


(806) 684-2651

District: Kress Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1096th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,146 Help


Feeder schools for Kress High School:

Elementary:    Kress Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.6%
White:
36.2%
African American:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.9% Help


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Compare Details Kress High School ranks better than 51.9% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kress High School ranks worse than 55.2% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kress 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.6%), White (36.2%), African American (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kress High School is 8.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kress High School is $14,146.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kress High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kress High School 1135th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Kress High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Kress High School 1096th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Kress High School in the ranking list.)

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Kress Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Kress Independent School District (Isd) 593rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kress High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.47 1184th 1573 24.7%
2005 40.30 1080th 1582 31.7%
2006 60.58 657th 1585 58.5%
2007 48.29 1003rd 1684 40.4%
2008 36.75 1313th 1718 23.6%
2009 28.29 1499th 1763 15.0%
2010 26.75 1574th 1803 12.7%
2011 36.74 1487th 1895 21.5%
2012 29.82 1510th 1951 22.6%
2013 41.44 1272nd 1973 35.5%
2014 63.51 696th 1987 65.0%
2015 56.77 900th 2043 55.9%
2016 53.90 972nd 1987 51.1%
2017 54.75 778th 2027 61.6%
2018 38.52 1279th 2080 38.5%
2019 50.76 959th 2193 56.3%
2021 59.91 732nd 2252 67.5%
2022 40.80 1303rd 2254 42.2%
2023 46.91 1161st 2330 50.2%
2024 47.90 1135th 2361 51.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.13 1739th 1757 1.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.17 989th 2039 51.5%
2019 63.57 543rd 2073 73.8%
2021 76.16 269th 2172 87.6%
2022 40.27 1322nd 2220 40.5%
2023 43.26 1264th 2251 43.8%
2024 49.07 1009th 2224 54.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.33 1978th 2008 1.5%
2019 44.66 1104th 2047 46.1%
2021 58.69 749th 2151 65.2%
2022 45.72 1121st 2221 49.5%
2023 32.31 1623rd 2241 27.6%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.80 1156th 2008 42.4%
2019 54.20 714th 2058 65.3%
2021 39.82 1219th 2118 42.4%
2022 34.87 1513th 2182 30.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.90 901st 2030 55.6%
2019 56.02 760th 2069 63.3%
2021 57.96 767th 2168 64.6%
2022 36.15 1439th 2228 35.4%
2023 63.82 664th 2245 70.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.39 847th 1895 55.3%
2019 68.81 399th 1935 79.4%
2021 72.62 347th 2043 83.0%
2022 42.35 1165th 2077 43.9%
2023 51.58 917th 2116 56.7%
2024 47.34 1010th 2108 52.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.46 1281st 1673 23.4%
2019 35.92 1175th 1684 30.2%
2021 37.00 1143rd 1700 32.8%
2022 48.30 883rd 1723 48.8%
2023 48.73 900th 1749 48.5%
2024 45.65 933rd 1724 45.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kress High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.90 1206th 1427 15.5%
2005 48.71 901st 1429 36.9%
2006 30.41 1159th 1430 19.0%
2007 41.90 1057th 1497 29.4%
2008 51.78 894th 1510 40.8%
2009 47.77 1034th 1539 32.8%
2010 57.98 812th 1568 48.2%
2011 34.02 1394th 1672 16.6%
2012 20.88 1394th 1603 13.0%
2013 41.95 1089th 1652 34.1%
2014 35.74 1241st 1734 28.4%
2015 42.25 1143rd 1743 34.4%
2016 33.72 1300th 1762 26.2%
2017 35.25 1122nd 1777 36.9%
2018 55.78 663rd 1797 63.1%
2019 38.25 1173rd 1857 36.8%
2021 47.60 948th 1861 49.1%
2022 54.05 764th 1876 59.3%
2023 51.30 894th 1961 54.4%
2024 43.58 1096th 1987 44.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.90 423rd 1478 71.4%
2024 6.91 1526th 1547 1.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.27 311th 1794 82.7%
2019 37.00 1194th 1818 34.3%
2021 54.88 674th 1848 63.5%
2022 65.74 371st 1847 79.9%
2023 52.87 720th 1897 62.0%
2024 44.92 894th 1883 52.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.90 77th 1781 95.7%
2019 38.95 1175th 1798 34.6%
2021 43.90 1027th 1815 43.4%
2022 60.62 587th 1841 68.1%
2023 51.17 878th 1891 53.6%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.63 814th 1784 54.4%
2019 29.16 1383rd 1810 23.6%
2021 48.01 796th 1829 56.5%
2022 32.05 1245th 1837 32.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.94 626th 1803 65.3%
2019 40.05 1071st 1824 41.3%
2021 45.31 942nd 1840 48.8%
2022 49.74 803rd 1853 56.7%
2023 45.42 986th 1913 48.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.53 672nd 1691 60.3%
2019 33.78 1190th 1714 30.6%
2021 63.53 472nd 1743 72.9%
2022 62.12 457th 1762 74.1%
2023 55.71 648th 1820 64.4%
2024 49.25 759th 1804 57.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Kress High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.09 745th 1539 51.6%
2019 69.07 356th 1526 76.7%
2021 25.40 1206th 1510 20.1%
2022 32.63 1103rd 1525 27.7%
2023 36.15 1044th 1576 33.8%
2024 41.90 906th 1556 41.8%
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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.

Kress High School Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Kress High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 56 7 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1990 58 6 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1991 57 7 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1992 53 10 0 93 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1993 53 5 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1994 69 5 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1995 70 6 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1996 70 6 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1997 83 6 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1998 87 3 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1999 74 9 0 99 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2000 65 11 0 93 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2001 63 10 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2002 37 11 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2003 37 11 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2004 30 9 0 83 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2005 37 6 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2006 36 6 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2007 33 5 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2008 32 5 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2009 33 4 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2010 31 3 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2011 25 3 0 80 0 0 1 0 109
2012 24 3 0 72 0 0 1 0 100
2013 25 3 0 52 0 0 1 0 81
2014 28 1 0 49 0 0 1 0 79
2015 26 1 0 58 0 0 0 0 85
2016 33 1 0 54 0 0 0 0 88
2017 34 0 0 56 0 1 0 0 91
2018 41 5 0 50 0 1 0 0 97
2019 41 8 0 53 0 2 0 0 104
2020 49 10 0 63 0 2 0 0 124
2021 51 13 0 68 0 2 0 0 134
2022 43 14 0 74 0 2 0 0 133
2023 52 12 0 80 0 1 0 0 145
2024 47 9 0 71 0 1 2 0 130

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 Kress High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 148 n/a n/a n/a
1990 149 16.0 9.3 n/a
1991 158 16.3 9.6 n/a
1992 156 15.6 10.0 48.1
1993 139 15.0 9.3 51.8
1994 159 16.5 9.6 50.3
1995 164 17.6 9.3 57.3
1996 164 17.6 9.3 57.3
1997 181 17.6 10.3 49.7
1998 179 18.1 9.9 46.4
1999 182 19.1 9.5 59.3
2000 169 18.8 9.0 59.2
2001 163 18.1 9.0 68.1
2002 136 17.6 7.7 69.1
2003 136 17.6 7.7 69.1
2004 122 15.4 7.9 63.1
2005 118 15.8 7.5 72
2006 110 16.3 6.7 70.9
2007 107 13.7 7.8 70.1
2008 110 14.0 7.9 67.3
2009 100 14.6 6.8 64
2010 104 15.1 6.8 63.5
2011 109 13.9 7.7 66.1
2012 100 15.0 6.6 59
2013 81 14.1 5.7 65.4
2014 79 13.0 6.0 73.4
2015 85 13.0 6.5 75.3
2016 88 13.0 6.7 76.1
2017 91 13.3 6.8 68.1
2018 97 11.9 8.1 67
2019 104 12.1 8.5 65.4
2020 124 13.3 9.3 67.7
2021 134 13.6 9.8 68.7
2022 133 14.8 8.9 63.9
2023 145 14.3 10.1 60.7
2024 130 14.5 8.9 66.9

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 Kress High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 148 n/a n/a n/a
1990 149 16.0 9.3 n/a
1991 158 16.3 9.6 n/a
1992 156 15.6 10.0 48.1
1993 139 15.0 9.3 51.8
1994 159 16.5 9.6 50.3
1995 164 17.6 9.3 57.3
1996 164 17.6 9.3 57.3
1997 181 17.6 10.3 49.7
1998 179 18.1 9.9 46.4
1999 182 19.1 9.5 59.3
2000 169 18.8 9.0 59.2
2001 163 18.1 9.0 68.1
2002 136 17.6 7.7 69.1
2003 136 17.6 7.7 69.1
2004 122 15.4 7.9 63.1
2005 118 15.8 7.5 72
2006 110 16.3 6.7 70.9
2007 107 13.7 7.8 70.1
2008 110 14.0 7.9 67.3
2009 100 14.6 6.8 64
2010 104 15.1 6.8 63.5
2011 109 13.9 7.7 66.1
2012 100 15.0 6.6 59
2013 81 14.1 5.7 65.4
2014 79 13.0 6.0 73.4
2015 85 13.0 6.5 75.3
2016 88 13.0 6.7 76.1
2017 91 13.3 6.8 68.1
2018 97 11.9 8.1 67
2019 104 12.1 8.5 65.4
2020 124 13.3 9.3 67.7
2021 134 13.6 9.8 68.7
2022 133 14.8 8.9 63.9
2023 145 14.3 10.1 60.7
2024 130 14.5 8.9 66.9

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 Kress High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $802 (5.5%) $13,849 (94.5%) $14,651
2020 $1,058 (8.1%) $11,984 (91.9%) $13,042
2021 $1,437 (10.2%) $12,709 (89.8%) $14,146

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kress High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 959th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1161st of 2330 Middle schools
 6.1%
Ranks 1173rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 894th of 1961 High schools
 17.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Kress High School)2271
 49%
   7th Grade Reading (Kress Independent School District (Isd))2271
 49%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kress High School)3529
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kress Independent School District (Isd))3529
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Kress High School)5233
 19%
   8th Grade Reading (Kress Independent School District (Isd))5233
 19%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kress High School)6021
 39%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kress Independent School District (Isd))6021
 39%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Kress High School)7650
 26%
   8th Grade Science (Kress Independent School District (Isd))7650
 26%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kress High School)3633
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Kress Independent School District (Isd))3633
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Kress High School)4434
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Kress Independent School District (Isd))4434
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Kress High School)3947
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Kress Independent School District (Isd))3947
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Kress High School)4272
 30%
   End of Course English I Reading (Kress Independent School District (Isd))4272
 30%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Kress High School)5663
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Kress Independent School District (Isd))5663
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Kress High School)6981
 12%
   End of Course U.S. History (Kress Independent School District (Isd))6981
 12%
   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 Students104145
 39.4%
African American812
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic5380
 50.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White4152
 26.8%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.4%60.7%
 4.7%


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Students at Kress High School are 55% Hispanic, 36% White, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Kress High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kress Elementary

Kress High School ranks 1096th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 130 students attended Kress High School.


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