Is Karnes City High School a good school?

Karnes City High School ranks 968 th of 1961 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Karnes City High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Karnes City High School.

What is the racial makeup of Karnes City High School?

Students at Karnes City High School are 71% Hispanic, 27% White, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Karnes City High School?

Karnes City High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Karnes City Pri Elementary : Roger E Sides Elementary Middle : Karnes City J H

Karnes City High School

Public 9-12

400 Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118-3016

(830) 780-2321

District: Karnes City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
968^th of 1,961 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,692

Feeder schools for Karnes City High School:

Elementary:	Karnes City Pri
	Roger E Sides Elementary
Middle:	Karnes City J H

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.4%

White:

26.7%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Karnes City High School ranks better than 50.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.39. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Karnes City High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.4%), White (26.7%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Karnes City High School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Karnes City High School employs 29.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Karnes City High School is $14,692.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Karnes City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Karnes City High School 968^th of 1961 Texas public high schools. (See Karnes City High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Karnes City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Karnes City Independent School District (Isd) 835^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Karnes City High School

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Rank History for all students at Karnes City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	68.93	398^th	1427	72.1%
2005	73.24	292^nd	1429	79.6%
2006	74.70	253^rd	1430	82.3%
2007	74.06	287^th	1497	80.8%
2008	69.72	406^th	1510	73.1%
2009	66.18	524^th	1539	66.0%
2010	64.30	582^nd	1568	62.9%
2011	65.29	593^rd	1672	64.5%
2012	47.69	896^th	1603	44.1%
2013	53.00	794^th	1652	51.9%
2014	53.65	828^th	1734	52.2%
2015	56.62	798^th	1743	54.2%
2016	46.19	1050^th	1762	40.4%
2017	49.47	780^th	1777	56.1%
2018	53.65	703^rd	1797	60.9%
2019	62.40	556^th	1857	70.1%
2021	30.31	1308^th	1861	29.7%
2022	38.95	1145^th	1876	39.0%
2023	48.39	968^th	1961	50.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Karnes City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	30.20	864^th	1195	27.7%
2022	39.69	635^th	1278	50.3%
2023	45.95	558^th	1371	59.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Karnes City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.77	656^th	1347	51.3%
2019	36.81	834^th	1357	38.5%
2021	48.71	552^nd	1382	60.1%
2022	31.21	1009^th	1418	28.8%
2023	33.52	979^th	1478	33.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Karnes City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.44	988^th	1794	44.9%
2019	52.11	735^th	1818	59.6%
2021	25.19	1453^rd	1848	21.4%
2022	37.87	1134^th	1847	38.6%
2023	42.37	1027^th	1897	45.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Karnes City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.71	762^nd	1781	57.2%
2019	61.09	608^th	1798	66.2%
2021	30.01	1314^th	1815	27.6%
2022	39.37	1118^th	1841	39.3%
2023	47.00	984^th	1891	48.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Karnes City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.61	95^th	1137	91.6%
2019	71.35	75^th	1145	93.4%
2021	47.40	823^rd	1177	30.1%
2022	16.31	1061^st	1172	9.5%
2023	17.70	1068^th	1182	9.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Karnes City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.74	752^nd	1784	57.8%
2019	56.63	544^th	1810	69.9%
2021	35.27	1155^th	1829	36.9%
2022	35.26	1160^th	1837	36.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Karnes City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.43	783^rd	1803	56.6%
2019	60.28	586^th	1824	67.9%
2021	29.40	1313^th	1840	28.6%
2022	36.32	1149^th	1853	38.0%
2023	46.90	936^th	1913	51.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Karnes City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	13.66	915^th	1020	10.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Karnes City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.59	971^st	1691	42.6%
2019	55.48	639^th	1714	62.7%
2021	24.41	1368^th	1743	21.5%
2022	35.22	1123^rd	1762	36.3%
2023	44.69	940^th	1820	48.4%

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Rank History for White students at Karnes City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.51	205^th	1539	86.7%
2019	83.53	106^th	1526	93.1%
2021	39.25	972^nd	1510	35.6%
2022	51.35	667^th	1525	56.3%
2023	71.99	290^th	1576	81.6%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Karnes City High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	108	11	0	121	0	n/a	n/a	240
1990	89	16	0	141	0	n/a	n/a	246
1991	84	12	0	129	0	n/a	n/a	225
1992	95	13	0	134	0	n/a	n/a	242
1993	92	8	0	143	0	n/a	n/a	243
1994	90	6	0	159	0	n/a	n/a	255
1995	117	7	0	151	0	n/a	n/a	275
1996	117	7	0	151	0	n/a	n/a	275
1997	132	9	0	165	0	n/a	n/a	306
1998	129	9	0	170	0	n/a	n/a	308
1999	122	11	1	173	0	n/a	n/a	307
2000	128	14	2	164	0	n/a	n/a	308
2001	124	14	2	147	1	n/a	n/a	288
2002	129	15	2	129	0	n/a	n/a	275
2003	129	15	2	129	0	n/a	n/a	275
2004	123	15	2	154	0	n/a	n/a	294
2005	129	14	2	164	0	n/a	n/a	309
2006	128	9	3	167	0	n/a	n/a	307
2007	130	5	2	155	0	n/a	n/a	292
2008	115	8	1	151	0	n/a	n/a	275
2009	85	10	2	160	3	n/a	n/a	260
2010	93	12	0	152	0	n/a	n/a	257
2011	76	16	1	154	2	0	1	250
2012	82	15	1	161	2	0	3	264
2013	86	11	2	187	1	0	3	290
2014	75	7	1	176	1	0	2	262
2015	83	6	0	187	0	0	2	278
2016	77	4	0	204	1	0	0	286
2017	93	2	0	215	2	0	0	312
2018	108	3	0	234	2	1	3	351
2019	96	4	0	231	2	1	0	334
2020	107	4	0	224	0	0	0	335
2021	158	24	1	265	1	0	2	451
2022	90	4	0	237	1	0	0	332
2023	88	4	0	235	2	0	0	329

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Karnes City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	240	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	246	24.0	10.2	n/a
1991	225	23.6	9.5	n/a
1992	242	24.5	9.8	44.2
1993	243	25.0	9.7	53.9
1994	255	24.1	10.6	51.8
1995	275	25.1	11.0	38.2
1996	275	25.1	11.0	38.2
1997	306	26.3	11.6	37.6
1998	308	28.1	11.0	38.3
1999	307	26.6	11.5	44
2000	308	26.1	11.8	48.1
2001	288	25.8	11.2	50.3
2002	275	25.6	10.7	51.6
2003	275	25.6	10.7	51.6
2004	294	26.1	11.3	52.7
2005	309	28.8	10.7	52.1
2006	307	27.5	11.2	52.8
2007	292	25.5	11.5	52.4
2008	275	25.8	10.7	41.1
2009	260	26.4	9.8	51.2
2010	257	26.2	9.8	53.3
2011	250	25.1	9.9	55.2
2012	264	23.8	11.0	55.3
2013	290	23.3	12.4	52.1
2014	262	24.1	10.8	53.4
2015	278	25.0	11.1	43.5
2016	286	25.0	11.4	55.2
2017	312	28.1	11.0	56.4
2018	351	28.6	12.2	64.4
2019	334	35.4	9.4	58.7
2020	335	29.0	11.5	63
2021	451	28.0	16.0	63.6
2022	332	28.5	11.6	62.7
2023	329	29.4	11.1	56.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Karnes City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	240	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	246	24.0	10.2	n/a
1991	225	23.6	9.5	n/a
1992	242	24.5	9.8	44.2
1993	243	25.0	9.7	53.9
1994	255	24.1	10.6	51.8
1995	275	25.1	11.0	38.2
1996	275	25.1	11.0	38.2
1997	306	26.3	11.6	37.6
1998	308	28.1	11.0	38.3
1999	307	26.6	11.5	44
2000	308	26.1	11.8	48.1
2001	288	25.8	11.2	50.3
2002	275	25.6	10.7	51.6
2003	275	25.6	10.7	51.6
2004	294	26.1	11.3	52.7
2005	309	28.8	10.7	52.1
2006	307	27.5	11.2	52.8
2007	292	25.5	11.5	52.4
2008	275	25.8	10.7	41.1
2009	260	26.4	9.8	51.2
2010	257	26.2	9.8	53.3
2011	250	25.1	9.9	55.2
2012	264	23.8	11.0	55.3
2013	290	23.3	12.4	52.1
2014	262	24.1	10.8	53.4
2015	278	25.0	11.1	43.5
2016	286	25.0	11.4	55.2
2017	312	28.1	11.0	56.4
2018	351	28.6	12.2	64.4
2019	334	35.4	9.4	58.7
2020	335	29.0	11.5	63
2021	451	28.0	16.0	63.6
2022	332	28.5	11.6	62.7
2023	329	29.4	11.1	56.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Karnes City High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,559 (15.2%)	$14,285 (84.8%)	$16,844
2020	$1,408 (8.8%)	$14,642 (91.2%)	$16,050
2021	$1,329 (9.0%)	$13,363 (91.0%)	$14,692

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Karnes City High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 556^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 968^th of 1961 High schools	19.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Karnes City High School)	53	36	17%
End of Course Algebra I (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	62	18	44%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Karnes City High School)	72	52	20%
End of Course Biology (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	72	31	41%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Karnes City High School)	50	55	5%
End of Course English I Reading (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	50	45	5%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Karnes City High School)	67	60	7%
End of Course English II Reading (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	67	51	16%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Karnes City High School)	79	73	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	79	64	15%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	334	329	1.5%
African American	4	4
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	231	235	1.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	96	88	8.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.7%	56.8%	1.8%

Schools Near Karnes City High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2023)	STAAR EOC Biology (2023)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2023)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2023)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2023)	STAAR Reading (2023)			STAAR Mathematics (2023)			STAAR Science (2023)	STAAR Social Studies (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Karnes City High School	Public	9-12	400 Hwy 123	Karnes City	78118	Karnes County	Karnes City Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(830) 780-2321	329	29	11.1	56.8%	88 (26.7%)	4 (1.2%)	235 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.4	968^th of 1961 public high schools	50.6%		38.9	1145^th of 1876 public high schools	39.0%	177	36.0	52.0	55.0	60.0	73.0									$14,692	$1,329	$13,363
Lone Star Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	404 N Hwy 123	Karnes City	78118	Karnes County	Karnes City Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(512) 778-0421	2,666			55.7%	753 (28.2%)	546 (20.5%)	1,213 (45.5%)	31 (1.2%)	19 (0.7%)	3 (0.1%)	101 (3.8%)	22	1563^rd of 1961 public high schools	20.3%					(n/a)	6.0	24.0	42.0	47.0	60.0	40.0	42.0	43.0	9.0	13.0	12.0	10.0	9.0
Kenedy High School	Public	9-12	401 F M 719	Kenedy	78119	Karnes County	Kenedy Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(830) 583-4100	220	25	8.7	78.2%	19 (8.6%)	3 (1.4%)	193 (87.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	22.6	1552^nd of 1961 public high schools	20.9%		31.3	1310^th of 1876 public high schools	30.2%	242	23.0	41.0	49.0	37.0	38.0									$17,066	$1,636	$15,429
Falls City High School	Public	7-12	700 N Nelson St	Falls City	78113	Karnes County	Falls City Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(830) 254-3551	184	19	9.7	19.6%	144 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	87.9	88^th of 1961 public high schools	95.5%		84.1	136^th of 1876 public high schools	92.8%	48	74.0	97.0	100.0	83.0	91.0		85.0	77.0		82.0	81.0	55.0	35.0	$13,933	$1,247	$12,686
Runge High School	Public	7-12	600 Reiffert	Runge	78151	Karnes County	Runge Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(830) 239-4315	86	11	8.0	83.7%	12 (14.0%)	1 (1.2%)	73 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.3	1732^nd of 1961 public high schools	11.7%		31.4	1308^th of 1876 public high schools	30.3%	424	11.0	25.0	17.0	18.0	57.0		0.0	13.0		7.0	13.0	13.0	0.0	$18,397	$2,361	$16,036
Poth High School	Public	9-12	506 N Dickson St	Poth	78147	Wilson County	Poth Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(830) 484-3322	274	26	10.4	26.3%	138 (50.4%)	3 (1.1%)	128 (46.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	83	160^th of 1961 public high schools	91.8%		80.3	188^th of 1876 public high schools	90.0%	28	69.0	82.0	90.0	90.0	81.0									$15,251	$779	$14,473
Pettus Secondary	Public	6-12	500 N May	Pettus	78146	Bee County	Pettus Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(361) 375-2296	221	21	10.3	67.4%	66 (29.9%)	6 (2.7%)	147 (66.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	47.1	1006^th of 1961 public high schools	48.7%		43.6	1027^th of 1876 public high schools	45.3%	21	60.0	59.0	54.0	41.0	65.0	23.0	51.0	61.0	6.0	26.0	59.0	14.0	14.0	$17,609	$2,590	$15,020

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