KENEDY H S

www.kenedyisd.com

220 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kenedy High School is the sole high school serving the Kenedy Independent School District in Kenedy, Texas. Located in Karnes County, the school functions as the educational hub for the local community, emphasizing a small-town atmosphere while providing standard academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities for its students. As part of a rural district, the school plays a vital role in local civic life, often serving as a focal point for community events and regional school spirit.

Academically, the school follows the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum and is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether through college enrollment or career and workforce readiness. By maintaining its connection to the Kenedy ISD district office, the school leverages local resources to support its student body, aiming to foster an environment of growth and academic achievement within the region. For further details on specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, parents and community members typically utilize the district's official website at http://www.kenedyisd.com.

220

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENEDY H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	193
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Hispanic
193 (87.7 %)
White
19 (8.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.8 %)
Black
3 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	KENEDY ISD
Phone:	(830)583-4100
Website:	http://www.kenedyisd.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 59

Grade 10 65

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 51