- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Killeen, TX
Killeen H S
Federal NCES profile for Killeen H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482566002871
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Killeen H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Killeen H S has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Killeen H S ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
Killeen H S held near 2,166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+90 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 127.8 → 124.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+90 students YoY 482566002871 · Killeen, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,083 enr · 16.4:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Killeen H S held near 2,166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+90 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 127.8 → 124.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Killeen H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harker Heights
Harker Heights H S
2,192 students
- Robert M Shoem
Robert M Shoemaker H S
2,165 students
- This school
Killeen H S
2,083 students
- Chaparral H S
Chaparral H S
2,031 students
- C E Ellison H
C E Ellison H S
1,761 students
- Roy J Smith Mi
Roy J Smith Middle
1,135 students
What this shows Killeen H S reports 2,083 students on the CCD universe file.
How Killeen H S compares
Killeen H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,083 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,083
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
319
in-school suspensions + 212 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
African American 35.3%
White 10.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Killeen H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Killeen Isd reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Killeen H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy J Smith Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Killeen H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~2,083 students)
Frequently asked questions about Killeen H S
How many students attend Killeen H S?
Killeen H S has 2,083 students enrolled. It is a high school in Killeen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,076 (2022-23) → 2,166 (2023-24), nearly flat (+90).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Killeen H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Killeen H S is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Killeen H S?
65.3% of students at Killeen H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Killeen H S?
The largest demographic group at Killeen H S is Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Killeen H S?
Killeen H S has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Killeen H S rank among high schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Killeen H S ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Killeen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Killeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Killeen Isd?
Besides Killeen H S, Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students), Robert M Shoemaker H S (2,165 students), and Chaparral H S (2,031 students). See the Killeen Isd district page for the complete list.