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Klein High School

Q: Is Klein High School a good school?

Klein High School ranks 374 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

374^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 81% of Texas high schools

Summary

Klein High School in Klein, TX, is a large, high-performing public high school serving 3,366 students in grades 9-12 within the Klein Independent School District (Isd). This school consistently earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 20-25% of all Texas high schools, making it a standout choice for families. It excels on STAAR End-of-Course exams, outperforming nearby schools like Klein Collins High School and Klein Forest High School in Biology, English I and II Reading, and U.S. History. With a low dropout rate of 0.5% and a high graduation rate of 95.8%, Klein High demonstrates strong student outcomes.

What truly sets Klein High apart is its ability to drive high achievement across diverse student groups, including those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Nearly half of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school achieves impressive results, ranking in the 82nd percentile for this subgroup. This is a key differentiator from schools like Cypress Creek High School and Klein Forest, which face greater challenges with higher poverty rates. However, an interesting "Algebra I anomaly" exists: Klein High's Algebra I proficiency (62.21%) lags behind the district average (66.08%), suggesting a need for targeted improvement in foundational math. Additionally, while the school excels overall, the performance of its Asian students has notably declined, dropping from the 65th to the 49th percentile in recent years.

For families considering options, the highest-performing school in the area is the charter school Ischool High At University Park, which achieves even higher test scores with a smaller student body. Klein High, however, offers a more traditional, comprehensive experience with a lower student-teacher ratio (15.2:1) and efficient spending of $9,319 per student—less than Klein Forest or Cypress Creek, yet with superior results. While Klein Cain High School is a strong competitor, Klein High's consistent top-tier ranking and proven success with a diverse student body make it a reliable choice for parents seeking academic excellence in a large public school setting.

3,366

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,950

Per pupil spending ?

46.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16715 Stuebner-Airline Rd
Klein, TX 77379-7376

(832) 484-4000

District: Klein Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Klein High School:

Elementary:	Benfer Elementary
	Brill Elementary
	Ehrhardt Elementary
	Kuehnle Elementary
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	Mittelstadt Elementary
	Theiss Elementary
Middle:	Kleb Intermediate

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.8%

White:

29.3%

African American:

19.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (75% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Texas high schools

✓96% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school75%

District avg69%

Texas avg62%

374^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5High Schools in the Klein Independent School District (Isd)

171^st of 951Klein Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.5	374 of 2009	81.4%	★★★★☆
2025	71.0	390 of 1974	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	69.9	428 of 1990	78.5%	★★★★☆
2023	66.3	526 of 1961	73.2%	★★★★☆
2022	70.4	372 of 1876	80.2%	★★★★☆
2021	74.4	321 of 1861	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	67.6	439 of 1857	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	66.7	410 of 1797	77.2%	★★★★☆
2017	71.6	322 of 1777	81.9%	★★★★☆
2016	66.2	501 of 1762	71.6%	★★★★☆
2015	70.2	391 of 1743	77.6%	★★★★☆
2014	69.8	382 of 1734	78.0%	★★★★☆
2013	77.6	177 of 1652	89.3%	★★★★☆
2012	67.8	344 of 1603	78.5%	★★★★☆
2011	73.5	277 of 1672	83.4%	★★★★☆
2010	73.8	243 of 1568	84.5%	★★★★☆
2009	78.4	157 of 1539	89.8%	★★★★☆
2008	78.6	168 of 1510	88.9%	★★★★☆
2007	79.7	153 of 1497	89.8%	★★★★☆
2006	82.8	83 of 1430	94.2%	★★★★★
2005	83.0	88 of 1429	93.8%	★★★★★
2004	83.9	43 of 1427	97.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.7	227 of 1086	79.1%	★★★★☆
2025	61.8	210 of 834	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	58.9	319 of 1065	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	57.8	342 of 1069	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.6	249 of 1031	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	65.4	266 of 1020	73.9%	★★★★☆
2019	58.6	330 of 1024	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.5	355 of 1013	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.0	283 of 556	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	61.1	172 of 428	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.5	186 of 530	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.1	250 of 525	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.8	224 of 507	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.1	209 of 488	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.6	258 of 487	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.6	231 of 486	52.5%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	73.3	232 of 1837	87.4%	★★★★☆
2021	77.3	171 of 1829	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	57.8	521 of 1810	71.2%	★★★★☆
2018	65.4	329 of 1784	81.6%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.2	456 of 1195	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.8	249 of 1153	78.4%	★★★★☆
2024	60.6	334 of 1437	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	58.8	351 of 1371	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	52.1	395 of 1278	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.9	228 of 1195	80.9%	★★★★☆
2019	42.8	507 of 1136	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.8	423 of 1113	62.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.1	329 of 1936	83.0%	★★★★☆
2024	69.7	366 of 1880	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	66.7	490 of 1891	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	70.4	369 of 1841	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	75.9	286 of 1815	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	68.8	424 of 1798	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	66.7	455 of 1781	74.5%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	357 of 1206	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	70.6	346 of 1182	70.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	145 of 1172	87.6%	★★★★☆
2021	67.1	459 of 1177	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.7	242 of 1145	78.9%	★★★★☆
2018	68.7	386 of 1137	66.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.4	372 of 1860	80.0%	★★★★☆
2025	64.6	332 of 1453	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	65.0	384 of 1805	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	59.8	558 of 1820	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.3	422 of 1762	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	72.2	302 of 1743	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	55.6	637 of 1714	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.8	593 of 1691	64.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.0	345 of 1937	82.2%	★★★★☆
2025	62.3	337 of 1513	77.7%	★★★★☆
2024	63.6	419 of 1884	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	59.2	556 of 1897	70.7%	★★★★☆
2022	65.8	370 of 1847	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	68.3	362 of 1848	80.4%	★★★★☆
2019	50.2	793 of 1818	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.6	707 of 1794	60.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.3	441 of 1954	77.4%	★★★★☆
2024	63.9	488 of 1891	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	63.2	561 of 1913	70.7%	★★★★☆
2022	67.2	418 of 1853	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	69.8	396 of 1840	78.5%	★★★★☆
2019	63.7	502 of 1824	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	63.6	473 of 1803	73.8%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.1	209 of 713	70.7%	★★★★☆
2025	64.9	159 of 598	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	67.7	171 of 731	76.6%	★★★★☆
2023	70.0	152 of 677	77.5%	★★★★☆
2022	66.4	177 of 664	73.3%	★★★★☆
2021	67.0	145 of 588	75.3%	★★★★☆
2019	69.1	155 of 604	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	63.1	180 of 582	69.1%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.9	32 of 103	68.9%	★★★★☆
2022	90.1	13 of 106	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	96.1	2 of 95	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	95.4	2 of 122	98.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.6	302 of 1581	80.9%	★★★★☆
2025	72.2	169 of 1299	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	64.7	343 of 1548	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	55.8	471 of 1478	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.4	168 of 1418	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	64.3	305 of 1382	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	59.7	351 of 1357	74.1%	★★★★☆
2018	52.0	459 of 1347	65.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.5	216 of 1584	86.4%	★★★★☆
2025	73.6	176 of 1294	86.4%	★★★★☆
2024	72.3	253 of 1556	83.7%	★★★★☆
2023	71.4	299 of 1576	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	73.2	255 of 1525	83.3%	★★★★☆
2021	74.3	239 of 1510	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	70.2	328 of 1526	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	68.5	346 of 1539	77.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

At Risk (2022)87th percentile+7 vs school

White (2026)86th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)83rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)82nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)81st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)80th percentile~ school

African American (2026)79th percentile~ school

Male (2026)77th percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)71st percentile-11 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)70th percentile-11 vs school

Native American (2026)69th percentile-12 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)62nd percentile-20 vs school

Asian (2026)49th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History82%+12 vs state

Biology80%+10 vs state

English II Reading75%+15 vs state

English I Reading72%+16 vs state

Algebra I62%+8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Wednesday, June 1, 2011

I attended Klein High School and graduated just a few years ago. My participation in the Honors and GT programs as well as the student newspaper truly prepared me for college. At the time, I wasn't aware just how much better the quality of my education was compared to others. I really appreciate all the incredible teachers I had while attending and I do believe the school has some very strong programs, especially the extra-curricular activities offered. However, I wonder how prepared I would have been had I only taken Regular level courses. The Honors and GT teachers were well-trained and my peers were bright, which made learning even easier for me. I was challenged. However, the stories I heard from friends in Regular courses were ridiculous - teachers giving 100s for projects not even turned in, bargaining with students to get them to do their work, teachers out-of-touch and burned out... not sure what has changed since I left, but if you have a student who is not challenged with upper-level work, work closely with them or consider a tutor to reinforce their studies. Many of the teachers who taught upper-level courses taught Regular courses as well, a few of which I took (I was always terrible at math) and I don't remember having any real complaints about the teachers. Over all Klein is a great school and and wonderful choice. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Klein High School	Public	9-12	16715 Stuebner-Airline Rd	Klein	77379	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 484-4000	3,366	220	15.2	46.8%	985 (29.3%)	651 (19.3%)	1,205 (35.8%)	365 (10.8%)	6 (0.2%)	10 (0.3%)	144 (4.3%)	72.5	374^th of 2009 public high schools	81.4%		71	390^th of 1974 public high schools	80.2%	16	62.2	80.2	71.9	74.6	81.7								$8,950
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center	Public	6-12	7302 Kleingreen Ln	Klein	77379	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 249-4800	177	13	14.1	83.1%	17 (9.6%)	61 (34.5%)	85 (48.0%)	6 (3.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)								(n/a)													$26,770
Klein Cain High School	Public	9-12	10201 Spring Cypress Rd	Klein	77070	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 249-4000	3,922	238	16.4	40.2%	1,161 (29.6%)	594 (15.1%)	1,555 (39.6%)	461 (11.8%)	14 (0.4%)	6 (0.2%)	131 (3.3%)	65.9	527^th of 2009 public high schools	73.8%		64.9	554^th of 1974 public high schools	71.9%	27	47.4	71.9	68.5	71.0	82.9								$7,906
Premier H S-Houston (Champions)	Public, Charter	9-12	3355 Fm 1960 Rd W Ste 1a And	Houston	77068	Harris County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 316-3663	109	7	16.3	74.3%	7 (6.4%)	39 (35.8%)	60 (55.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	36.8	1316^th of 2009 public high schools	34.5%		33	1322^nd of 1974 public high schools	33.0%	6	14.3	20.0	50.0	30.0	73.7								$9,247
Texasworks - Houston-Champions	Public, Charter	9-12	3355 Cypress Creek Pwky	Houston	77068	Harris County	Texas Works	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 316-3663	12	1	12.0		0 (0.0%)	7 (58.3%)	5 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.7	1892^nd of 2009 public high schools	5.8%					(n/a)		0.0	0.0	33.3	28.6
Momentum High School	Public	9-12	14450 Tc Jester Blvd	Houston	77014	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 891-6223	176	23	7.8	90.9%	3 (1.7%)	87 (49.4%)	82 (46.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)	2.7	1944^th of 2009 public high schools	3.2%		2.8	1924^th of 1974 public high schools	2.5%	20	4.2	22.2	6.1	15.4	25.0								$14,515
Ischool High At University Park	Public, Charter	6-12	20515 Tx Hwy 249	Houston	77070	Harris County	Texas College Preparatory Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 316-3663	433	19	22.9	32.8%	144 (33.3%)	57 (13.2%)	160 (37.0%)	58 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	80.7	202^nd of 2009 public high schools	89.9%		86.2	117^th of 1974 public high schools	94.1%	85	48.0	87.5	86.9	86.1	95.2	67.7	62.2	84.0	50.0	25.8	59.7	24.0	$7,582
Klein Collins High School	Public	9-12	20811 Ella Blvd	Klein	77388	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 484-5500	3,360	208	16.1	48.5%	881 (26.2%)	671 (20.0%)	1,427 (42.5%)	237 (7.1%)	9 (0.3%)	7 (0.2%)	128 (3.8%)	53.1	872^nd of 2009 public high schools	56.6%		50.9	884^th of 1974 public high schools	55.2%	12	52.2	64.8	57.0	63.2	72.5								$8,971
Klein Forest High School	Public	9-12	11400 Misty Valley Dr	Klein	77066	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 484-4500	3,418	238	14.3	80.1%	76 (2.2%)	682 (20.0%)	2,371 (69.4%)	222 (6.5%)	18 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	47 (1.4%)	36.6	1323^rd of 2009 public high schools	34.1%		33.6	1309^th of 1974 public high schools	33.7%	14	41.5	61.8	43.9	51.2	61.7								$9,306
Vistas High School	Public	9-12	12550 Bammel N Houston	Klein	77066	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 484-7650	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Klein High School

Is Klein High School a good school?

Klein High School ranks 374^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Klein High School?

Klein High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Benfer Elementary
Elementary : Brill Elementary
Elementary : Ehrhardt Elementary
Elementary : Kuehnle Elementary
Elementary : Mittelstadt Elementary
Elementary : Theiss Elementary
Middle : Kleb Intermediate

What district is Klein High School in?

Klein Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Klein High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 3,366 students attended Klein High School.

What is the racial makeup of Klein High School?

Students at Klein High School are 36% Hispanic, 29% White, 19% African American, 11% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

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