KARNES CITY HIGH SCHOOL
KARNES CITY H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the KARNES CITY ISD school district, located in KARNES CITY, TX with about 351 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, KARNES CITY H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Karnes City High School, located in Karnes City, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Karnes City Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing core subjects alongside diverse elective programs, the institution aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and practical knowledge necessary for success in post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the local community by promoting school spirit and student engagement through athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations. With a focus on preparing graduates to be productive citizens, Karnes City High School utilizes its resources to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue personal and academic excellence. The school serves as a central pillar for the district, striving to maintain high standards of achievement while addressing the individual needs of its student body.
For more information, contact KARNES CITY H S at (830) 780-2321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KARNES CITY, TX 78118-3016
(830) 780-2321
KARNES CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KARNES CITY, TX with about 351 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- KARNES CITY ISD
- Total Students:
- 351
- Teachers:
- 28.64
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 351 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 66.7%
- White
- 30.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.