Wanda R. Smith High School Explained

Keene High School
Established:1989
Grades:9-12
Principal:Jarrett Morgan
Enrollment:321 (2016-17)[1]
Teaching Staff:27 (as of 2013-14)[2]
Ratio:10.1 (as of 2007-08)
Colors: Blue & White
Conference:UIL Class AAA
Mascot:Charger
Newspaper:The Circuit
Streetaddress:404 Charger Drive
Zipcode:76059-0656
Country:USA
Homepage:Wanda R. Smith High School

Wanda R. Smith High School,[3] 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.[4] 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.[5]

History

Students in Keene were served by Cleburne High School prior to the establishment of Keene High School, which saw its first graduating class in 1991.[6] The school was later renamed in honor of Wanda R. Smith, former superintendent of Keene ISD.

Campus

Wanda 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

The Keene Smith Chargers compete in these sports - [7]

Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball

Extracurricular activities

Student groups and activities include Beta Club, FCCLA, FFA National Honor Society, and student council.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KEENE H S. National Center for Education Statistics. March 6, 2019.
  2. Web site: School Detail for Wanda R. Smith High School . National Center for Education Statistics .
  3. "About KHS." Wanda R. Smith High School. Retrieved on December 29, 2016.
  4. Web site: 2015 Accountability Rating System. Texas Education Agency.
  5. Web site: Best High Schools - U.S. News & World Report.
  6. News: Class of '91 will be a first for tiny high school in Keene . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . 1991-05-25 .
  7. http://www.theathleticsdepartment.com/schools/Keene/ The Athletics Department