KARNES CITY H S

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281 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Karnes City High School, located in Karnes City, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Karnes City Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing core subjects alongside diverse elective programs, the institution aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and practical knowledge necessary for success in post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the local community by promoting school spirit and student engagement through athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations. With a focus on preparing graduates to be productive citizens, Karnes City High School utilizes its resources to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue personal and academic excellence. The school serves as a central pillar for the district, striving to maintain high standards of achievement while addressing the individual needs of its student body.

281

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KARNES CITY H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	219
Black	6
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
219 (77.9%)
White
50 (17.8%)
Black
6 (2.1%)
Two or More
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KARNES CITY ISD
Phone:	(830)780-6300
Website:	http://www.kcisd.net/index.php?pageID=122005_2
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 55

Grade 10 70

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 81