KRESS H S

KRESS ISD
200 E 5TH
KRESS, TX 79052
127 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Kress High School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Kress, Texas, serving as a central hub for the Kress Independent School District. As a 1A-classified institution, the school fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to education. The school serves the local agricultural community, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between traditional academic instruction and the tight-knit social dynamics typical of West Texas small towns.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kress High School plays a vital role in the community’s social fabric through its extracurricular programming, which includes athletics and various student organizations. The school is known for its focus on developing well-rounded students who are prepared for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By maintaining strong ties to the local community, the school offers an educational experience defined by stability, individual attention, and a commitment to student success within a rural setting.
127
Total Students
13.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    72 (56.7%)
  • White
    44 (34.6%)
  • Black
    10 (7.9%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8%)
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: KRESS ISD
Phone: (806)684-2651
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 61
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 7 17
Grade 8 20
Grade 9 27
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 17
Gender Ratio