- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kenedy, TX
Kenedy H S
Federal NCES profile for Kenedy H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482544002832
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenedy H S earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kenedy · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenedy H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenedy H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kenedy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Kenedy H S grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 482544002832 · Kenedy, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 8.8:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenedy El (384 students)
Kenedy H S grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kenedy H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenedy El
Kenedy El
384 students
- This school
Kenedy H S
219 students
- Kenedy Middle 149
Kenedy Middle
149 students
- Fisd Daep 6
Fisd Daep
6 students
What this shows Kenedy H S reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenedy H S compares
Kenedy H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,443
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 73 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
White 5.5%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Kenedy H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenedy Isd reports $17,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenedy H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenedy El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenedy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fisd Daep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kenedy H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenedy H S
How many students attend Kenedy H S?
Kenedy H S has 219 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kenedy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenedy H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenedy H S is 8.8:1, which is 40% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenedy H S?
78.2% of students at Kenedy H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenedy H S?
The largest demographic group at Kenedy H S is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Kenedy, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenedy H S?
Kenedy H S has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kenedy H S rank among public schools in Kenedy?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenedy H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kenedy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kenedy Isd?
Besides Kenedy H S, Kenedy Isd also operates Kenedy El (384 students), Kenedy Middle (149 students), and Fisd Daep (6 students). See the Kenedy Isd district page for the complete list.