KARNES CITY J H

KARNES CITY J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the KARNES CITY ISD school district, located in KARNES CITY, TX with about 257 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 17 teachers, KARNES CITY J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Junior High (KCJH), located in Karnes City, Texas, serves as a key academic institution within the Karnes City Independent School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and personal responsibility during the formative middle school years. By offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors and social challenges they will encounter in secondary education.

The campus, situated on Highway 123, serves as a hub for the local community's youth, emphasizing a supportive environment that encourages student engagement. Karnes City Junior High prioritizes the development of a well-rounded student body, often integrating technology and modern pedagogical practices to ensure that students stay competitive and prepared for future success. Through its commitment to the district’s mission, the school works to instill a sense of pride and community spirit, encouraging students to actively participate in school life while maintaining high academic standards.

For more information, contact KARNES CITY J H at (830) 780-2321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

410 E HWY 123
KARNES CITY, TX 78118-3016
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KARNES CITY J H is a public Title I school in KARNES CITY, TX with about 257 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
KARNES CITY ISD
Total Students:
257
Teachers:
17.65
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 257 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KARNES CITY J H is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.0%
White
28.8%
Black or African American
1.2%

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%

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.