KERR H S

www.aliefisd.net

804 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kerr High School is a selective-admission, magnet school located in the Alief Independent School District in Houston, Texas. Unlike traditional high schools, Kerr is designed as a "non-traditional" campus that emphasizes student autonomy, self-paced learning, and individual responsibility. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its unique philosophy that mirrors a college-like atmosphere, requiring students to be highly self-motivated and disciplined in managing their coursework and schedules.

The school maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the region and the state. Because of its specialized instructional model—which relies heavily on independent study and teacher-led seminars—the campus attracts students who are looking for an alternative to the standard lecture-based classroom experience. By fostering an environment centered on personal accountability, Kerr High School aims to prepare its student body for the demands of higher education and professional life.

804

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KERR H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	233
Black	129
Asian	398
Two or More	5
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
398 (49.5 %)
Hispanic
233 (29.0 %)
Black
129 (16.0 %)
White
33 (4.1 %)
Two or More
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ALIEF ISD
Phone:	(281)983-8484
Website:	http://www.aliefisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	804
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	440
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	115

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 212

Grade 10 198

Grade 11 203

Grade 12 191