Katy High School

Summary:

Katy High School is a public high school serving 3,330 students in grades 9-12 in Katy, Texas, which is part of the highly-ranked Katy Independent School District. This diverse school has consistently performed at a high level, ranking in the top 20% of Texas high schools and maintaining a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Katy High School stands out for its exceptional academic outcomes, including graduation rates over 90% that outperform the state average, and significantly higher proficiency rates on STAAR End-of-Course exams compared to the state, particularly in subjects like Biology, English II Reading, and U.S. History. The school also ranks in the top 10-15% of Texas high schools for its support and programming for special education and gifted/talented students. While Jordan High School, Seven Lakes High School, and Tompkins High School also perform very well within the Katy ISD, Katy High School's overall academic excellence sets it apart.

Katy High School's student population reflects the diversity of the Katy community, with strong performance across racial/ethnic subgroups. The school's Asian, African American, and White students all rank in the top 15-20% of Texas high schools for their respective groups, and even the Hispanic student subgroup performs well, ranking in the top 25%. This high-level performance is likely influenced by the school's relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a more affluent community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6331 Hwy Blvd
       Katy, TX  77494-1199


(281) 237-6700

District: Katy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
399th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,560 Help


Feeder schools for Katy High School:

Elementary:    Bryant Elementary
    Katy Elementary
    Ray And Jamie Wolman Elementary
    Zelma Hutsell Elementary
Middle:    Katy J H
    Woodcreek J H

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  3,500

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.6%
Hispanic:
37.3%
African American:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Katy High School ranks better than 79.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked high schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.98. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Katy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Katy High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.6%), Hispanic (37.3%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Katy High School is 16.1. 5 high schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Katy High School is $9,560, which is the 5th highest among 9 high schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Katy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Katy High School 399th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Katy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Katy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Katy Independent School District (Isd) 158th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Katy High School

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Rank History for all students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.53 233rd 1427 83.7%
2005 73.73 273rd 1429 80.9%
2006 72.35 327th 1430 77.1%
2007 66.65 508th 1497 66.1%
2008 74.78 267th 1510 82.3%
2009 71.75 331st 1539 78.5%
2010 70.07 368th 1568 76.5%
2011 71.22 363rd 1672 78.3%
2012 65.30 413th 1603 74.2%
2013 73.79 252nd 1652 84.7%
2014 73.08 303rd 1734 82.5%
2015 74.46 256th 1743 85.3%
2016 74.19 261st 1762 85.2%
2017 79.31 193rd 1777 89.1%
2018 75.82 250th 1797 86.1%
2019 73.48 307th 1857 83.5%
2021 82.78 152nd 1861 91.8%
2022 73.77 305th 1876 83.7%
2023 76.42 281st 1961 85.7%
2024 70.98 399th 1987 79.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.31 246th 582 57.7%
2019 44.68 320th 604 47.0%
2021 64.32 163rd 588 72.3%
2022 57.08 239th 664 64.0%
2023 75.12 122nd 677 82.0%
2024 68.30 162nd 730 77.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.39 351st 1113 68.5%
2019 46.00 460th 1136 59.5%
2021 58.92 308th 1195 74.2%
2022 52.17 394th 1278 69.2%
2023 51.69 462nd 1371 66.3%
2024 55.37 391st 1435 72.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.08 115th 1347 91.5%
2019 80.32 127th 1357 90.6%
2021 92.30 60th 1382 95.7%
2022 80.36 127th 1418 91.0%
2023 88.33 84th 1478 94.3%
2024 77.32 165th 1547 89.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.24 363rd 1794 79.8%
2019 60.76 488th 1818 73.2%
2021 74.93 229th 1848 87.6%
2022 60.20 483rd 1847 73.8%
2023 63.49 457th 1897 75.9%
2024 57.32 560th 1883 70.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.83 267th 1781 85.0%
2019 71.87 352nd 1798 80.4%
2021 81.34 164th 1815 91.0%
2022 74.02 294th 1841 84.0%
2023 75.56 275th 1891 85.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.43 165th 1137 85.5%
2019 69.71 311th 1145 72.8%
2021 74.38 147th 1177 87.5%
2022 70.62 302nd 1172 74.2%
2023 72.08 132nd 1182 88.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.28 364th 1784 79.6%
2019 63.29 410th 1810 77.3%
2021 78.76 147th 1829 92.0%
2022 65.41 352nd 1837 80.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.61 300th 1803 83.4%
2019 72.14 326th 1824 82.1%
2021 82.78 153rd 1840 91.7%
2022 71.11 349th 1853 81.2%
2023 74.73 298th 1913 84.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.43 198th 486 59.3%
2019 56.84 229th 487 53.0%
2021 71.35 107th 488 78.1%
2022 72.03 122nd 507 75.9%
2023 72.30 112th 525 78.7%
2024 62.02 197th 529 62.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.75 225th 1013 77.8%
2019 73.72 194th 1024 81.1%
2021 83.25 98th 1020 90.4%
2022 73.17 172nd 1031 83.3%
2023 76.67 165th 1069 84.6%
2024 68.10 223rd 1065 79.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.94 331st 1691 80.4%
2019 64.36 434th 1714 74.7%
2021 78.08 201st 1743 88.5%
2022 64.07 408th 1762 76.8%
2023 65.72 430th 1820 76.4%
2024 59.74 503rd 1804 72.1%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.03 7th 31 77.4%
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Rank History for White students at Katy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.11 211th 1539 86.3%
2019 75.31 244th 1526 84.0%
2021 81.12 125th 1510 91.7%
2022 75.24 213th 1525 86.0%
2023 79.12 162nd 1576 89.7%
2024 72.15 255th 1556 83.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Thursday, May 2, 2019

Open Quote Awesome school with a long tradition of excellence. Unlimited extracurricular activities, the best in almost everything. My student has also had only knowledgeable, engaged teachers. So glad we're zoned here and have more kids coming up to become KHS Tigers! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Katy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1579 76 37 145 5 n/a n/a 0 1842
1989 1558 76 38 156 2 n/a n/a 0 1830
1990 1533 69 36 186 2 n/a n/a 0 1826
1991 1512 77 38 219 2 n/a n/a 0 1848
1992 1579 75 39 218 2 n/a n/a 0 1913
1993 1668 76 46 264 0 n/a n/a 0 2054
1994 1711 98 45 252 0 n/a n/a 0 2106
1995 2004 117 46 307 5 n/a n/a 0 2479
1996 2004 117 46 307 5 n/a n/a 0 2479
1997 2178 119 49 328 4 n/a n/a 0 2678
1998 2255 133 48 329 6 n/a n/a 0 2771
1999 2297 137 65 384 5 n/a n/a 0 2888
2000 2333 133 61 400 5 n/a n/a 0 2932
2001 2277 153 64 451 5 n/a n/a 0 2950
2002 2318 162 58 540 13 n/a n/a 0 3091
2003 2318 162 58 540 13 n/a n/a 0 3091
2004 2311 168 72 623 8 n/a n/a 0 3182
2005 2080 156 73 585 5 n/a n/a 0 2899
2006 1938 184 62 615 5 n/a n/a 0 2804
2007 1833 151 64 627 9 n/a n/a 0 2684
2008 1750 170 61 662 9 n/a n/a 0 2652
2009 1706 173 62 711 8 n/a n/a 0 2660
2010 1724 196 77 730 9 n/a n/a 0 2736
2011 1551 183 68 875 14 2 44 0 2737
2012 1555 205 70 900 10 1 55 0 2796
2013 1566 216 81 914 12 0 53 0 2842
2014 1584 225 74 975 15 3 70 0 2946
2015 1567 228 74 1086 13 4 93 0 3065
2016 1620 262 110 1141 13 7 88 0 3241
2017 1678 298 130 1254 16 3 94 0 3473
2018 1631 323 151 1189 10 5 92 0 3401
2019 1589 303 165 1211 10 7 92 0 3377
2020 1588 319 171 1245 7 5 111 0 3446
2021 1465 329 153 1125 5 6 97 0 3180
2022 1423 331 153 1167 5 9 102 0 3190
2023 1428 368 172 1231 9 9 113 0 3330
2024 1422 428 209 1306 9 5 121 0 3500

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Katy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1842 138.0 13.3 n/a
1989 1830 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1826 121.0 15.0 n/a
1991 1848 121.3 15.2 n/a
1992 1913 120.6 15.8 5.4
1993 2054 132.0 15.6 9.8
1994 2106 127.8 16.5 8.9
1995 2479 145.8 17.0 9
1996 2479 145.8 17.0 9
1997 2678 160.4 16.7 7.7
1998 2771 171.8 16.1 6.5
1999 2888 185.6 15.6 9
2000 2932 193.0 15.2 9.1
2001 2950 195.1 15.1 10.1
2002 3091 201.1 15.4 11.6
2003 3091 201.1 15.4 11.6
2004 3182 201.5 15.8 13.9
2005 2899 179.9 16.1 14.8
2006 2804 183.8 15.3 18.8
2007 2684 176.8 15.2 20.3
2008 2652 177.0 15.0 21.6
2009 2660 173.3 15.3 23.8
2010 2736 178.4 15.3 24.3
2011 2737 161.0 16.9 26.7
2012 2796 161.5 17.3 29
2013 2842 164.6 17.2 28.8
2014 2946 173.7 16.9 28.8
2015 3065 176.0 17.4 29.7
2016 3241 188.0 17.2 28.8
2017 3473 206.2 16.8 28.4
2018 3401 205.6 16.5 29.7
2019 3377 205.2 16.4 30.9
2020 3446 210.5 16.3 31.2
2021 3180 198.1 16.0 30.8
2022 3190 209.0 15.2 33.6
2023 3330 205.7 16.1 37.7
2024 3500 216.9 16.1 38.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Katy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1842 138.0 13.3 n/a
1989 1830 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1826 121.0 15.0 n/a
1991 1848 121.3 15.2 n/a
1992 1913 120.6 15.8 5.4
1993 2054 132.0 15.6 9.8
1994 2106 127.8 16.5 8.9
1995 2479 145.8 17.0 9
1996 2479 145.8 17.0 9
1997 2678 160.4 16.7 7.7
1998 2771 171.8 16.1 6.5
1999 2888 185.6 15.6 9
2000 2932 193.0 15.2 9.1
2001 2950 195.1 15.1 10.1
2002 3091 201.1 15.4 11.6
2003 3091 201.1 15.4 11.6
2004 3182 201.5 15.8 13.9
2005 2899 179.9 16.1 14.8
2006 2804 183.8 15.3 18.8
2007 2684 176.8 15.2 20.3
2008 2652 177.0 15.0 21.6
2009 2660 173.3 15.3 23.8
2010 2736 178.4 15.3 24.3
2011 2737 161.0 16.9 26.7
2012 2796 161.5 17.3 29
2013 2842 164.6 17.2 28.8
2014 2946 173.7 16.9 28.8
2015 3065 176.0 17.4 29.7
2016 3241 188.0 17.2 28.8
2017 3473 206.2 16.8 28.4
2018 3401 205.6 16.5 29.7
2019 3377 205.2 16.4 30.9
2020 3446 210.5 16.3 31.2
2021 3180 198.1 16.0 30.8
2022 3190 209.0 15.2 33.6
2023 3330 205.7 16.1 37.7
2024 3500 216.9 16.1 38.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Katy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $548 (6.3%) $8,157 (93.7%) $8,706
2020 $467 (4.3%) $10,367 (95.7%) $10,834
2021 $286 (3.0%) $9,274 (97.0%) $9,560

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Katy High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 307th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 281st of 1961 High schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Katy High School)5752
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Katy Independent School District (Isd))8168
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Katy High School)7984
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Katy Independent School District (Isd))8380
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Katy High School)7178
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7575
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Katy High School)6872
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7273
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Katy High School)8787
   End of Course U.S. History (Katy Independent School District (Isd))9087
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students33773330
 1.4%
African American303368
 21.5%
American Indian109
 10%
Asian165172
 4.2%
Hispanic12111231
 1.7%
Pacific Islander79
 28.6%
White15891428
 10.1%
Two or More Races92113
 22.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.9%37.7%
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Katy High School

Katy High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bryant Elementary
Elementary : Katy Elementary
Elementary : Ray And Jamie Wolman Elementary
Elementary : Zelma Hutsell Elementary
Middle : Katy J H
Middle : Woodcreek J H

In the 2023-24 school year, 3,500 students attended Katy High School.

Students at Katy High School are 41% White, 37% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Katy High School ranks 399th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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