KOUNTZE H S

KOUNTZE ISD
1488 FM 1293
KOUNTZE, TX 77625
327 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Kountze High School is the primary secondary educational institution serving the Kountze Independent School District in Kountze, Texas. Located in Hardin County, the school serves a rural community and functions as the academic hub for the district’s students in grades 9 through 12. The campus is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

As a central pillar of the Kountze community, the school emphasizes a balance between academic rigor and extracurricular engagement. The district places a significant focus on fostering school spirit and community involvement, often highlighting student achievements in both athletic and academic programs. By maintaining a connection to the broader Kountze ISD mission, the high school strives to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them to be productive, contributing members of society.
327
Total Students
34.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    235 (71.9 %)
  • Black
    55 (16.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
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: KOUNTZE ISD
Phone: (409)246-3474
Website: http://www.kountzeisd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 165
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 86
Grade 10 97
Grade 11 78
Grade 12 66
Gender Ratio