Serving 39 students in grades 10-12, Keys High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keys High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Keys High School's student population of 39 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Keys High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keys High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4988 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
38%
26%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keys High School's ranking?
Keys High School is ranked #4988 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keys High School?
The graduation rate of Keys High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Keys High School?
39 students attend Keys High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Keys High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keys High School?
Keys High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keys High School offer ?
Keys High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Keys High School part of?
Keys High School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
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