Wanda R. Smith High School,[2] formerly Keene High School (KHS), is a public high school located in Keene, Texas and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Keene Independent School District located in central Johnson County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[3] The school has been given a bronze rating from U.S. News & World Report, who ranked it as one of the best schools in Texas.[4]
| Keene High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
404 Charger Drive , 76059-0656 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Established | 1989 |
| School district | Keene Independent School District |
| Principal | Jarrett Morgan |
| Teaching staff | 30.99[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 375 (2022-2023)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.10[1] |
| Color(s) | Blue & White |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AAA |
| Mascot | Charger |
| Newspaper | The Circuit |
| Website | Wanda R. Smith High School |
History
editStudents in Keene were served by Cleburne High School prior to the establishment of Keene High School, which saw its first graduating class in 1991.[5] The school was later renamed in honor of Wanda R. Smith, former superintendent of Keene ISD.
Campus
editWanda R. Smith High School is part of the district campus which includes the elementary, intermediate, and junior high schools. The high school facilities include 20 classrooms, a library, a gymnasium, a cross country course, and a field where a track is built. Currently new facilities are being built to expand the size of the campus.
Athletics
editThe Keene Smith Chargers compete in these sports - [6]
Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball
Extracurricular activities
editStudent groups and activities include Beta Club, FCCLA, FFA National Honor Society, and student council.
References
edit- ^ a b c "KEENE H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ "About KHS." Wanda R. Smith High School. Retrieved on December 29, 2016.
- ^ "2015 Accountability Rating System" (PDF). Texas Education Agency.
- ^ "Best High Schools - U.S. News & World Report".
- ^ "Class of '91 will be a first for tiny high school in Keene". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1991-05-25.
- ^ The Athletics Department