Summary:
This analysis examines three high schools in zip code 76542 (Killeen, TX), all part of the Killeen Independent School District (Isd), serving grades 9-12 in a suburban area with a mix of traditional and alternative campuses.
Chaparral High School is the standout performer in the area, consistently earning a 3-star rating and outperforming both district and state averages in key subjects like Biology (73.51% proficient) and English I (57.56% proficient). It has the lowest dropout rate (1.3%) and the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (47.61%) among the three schools. In contrast, C E Ellison High School struggles significantly with Algebra I, where only 27.46% of students are proficient—nearly 27 points below the state average—and generally falls below district benchmarks. Pathways Academic Campus serves a high-needs population with the highest spending per student ($10,703) and lowest student-to-teacher ratio (12.6), yet it has the lowest graduation rate (69.7%) and highest dropout rate (6.4%), highlighting its role as an alternative campus for at-risk students.
Key takeaways include Chaparral's remarkable 82% improvement in Algebra I proficiency from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, suggesting successful curriculum changes. The gap in English proficiency is stark, with Chaparral's English I scores over six times higher than Pathways'. For parents, Chaparral offers the strongest academic outcomes and lowest dropout rates, while Ellison needs targeted math support, and Pathways provides intensive resources for students requiring alternative education settings.
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