Summary:
The Kenedy Independent School District (Isd) serves two high schools: Kenedy High School, a comprehensive school for 219 students in grades 9-12, and Fisd Daep, a small disciplinary alternative program with only 6 students in grades 8-12.
Kenedy High School is the district's primary focus, and it presents a mixed picture. On the positive side, the school boasts a very low student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1 and high per-pupil spending of $17,066, suggesting small classes and strong resources. It also achieved a 90% graduation rate and a standout performance in English II Reading, where 63.41% of students were proficient—above the state average. However, the school faces significant challenges, with nearly 80% of students economically disadvantaged. Test scores in Algebra I, Biology, English I, and U.S. History all fall below state averages. The school's state ranking has been inconsistent, fluctuating between 1 and 2 stars, and its dropout rate of 1.1% is slightly higher than the district average. In contrast, Fisd Daep has very limited data, with no test scores or spending information available, though it reports a 0% dropout rate, indicating it successfully retains its at-risk students.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Kenedy High School offers a supportive environment with small classes and high funding, but academic performance is generally below state averages except in English II. The school's improvement in Algebra I (a 74% increase in proficiency) shows potential for growth. The lack of data for Fisd Daep makes it difficult to evaluate its academic effectiveness, though its role as a disciplinary program is unique. Overall, the district's high schools reflect the challenges of serving a high-poverty community, with one school providing most of the measurable academic data.
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