At a glance
Reported students
3,543
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
230.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
982.5
Katy H S: 3,543 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 3,190
- Teachers (FTE)
- 209.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Katy H S
Katy H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Katy. It is one of 80 current school records connected to Katy ISD. NCES reports 3,543 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.3%). English learners represent 9.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 35 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Katy H S
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 230.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.2%
- Hispanic36.3%
- Black12%
- Asian6.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
35 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Katy ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Paetow H S
High · Grades 09–12
3,447 reported students
Taylor H S
High · Grades 09–12
3,384 reported students
Cinco Ranch H S
High · Grades 09–12
3,740 reported students
Jordan H S
High · Grades 09–12
3,330 reported students
Seven Lakes H S
High · Grades 09–12
3,773 reported students
Tompkins H S
High · Grades 09–12
3,155 reported students
Public schools near Katy H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Miller Career Center High · Katy ISD | 09–12 | 0 | 1.7 mi |
| Opport Awareness Ctr High · Katy ISD | 06–12 | 170 | 1.7 mi |
| Aristoi Classical Upper School High · Charter · Aristoi Classical Academy | 05–12 | 664 | 2.6 mi |
| Tompkins H S High · Katy ISD | 09–12 | 3,155 | 3.7 mi |
| Cinco Ranch H S High · Katy ISD | 09–12 | 3,740 | 4.1 mi |
| Jordan H S High · Katy ISD | 09–12 | 3,330 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Katy H S
What grades does Katy H S serve?
Katy H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Katy ISD.
How many students attend Katy H S?
Katy H S reported 3,543 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 3,190 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Katy H S?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 3,543 students and 230.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Katy H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Katy H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Katy ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Katy H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Katy H S in?
Katy H S is part of Katy ISD, based in Katy, TX, which operates 80 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Katy H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arthur Miller Career Center (1.7 mi), Opport Awareness Ctr (1.7 mi), Aristoi Classical Upper School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.