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Keene High School
Address
404 Charger Drive

Keene
,
Texas
76059-0656

United States
Information
School typePublic high school
Established1989
School districtKeene Independent School District
PrincipalJarrett Morgan
Teaching staff30.99[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment375 (2022-2023)[1]
Student to teacher ratio12.10[1]
Color(s)    Blue & white
Athletics conferenceUIL Class AAA
MascotCharger
NewspaperThe Circuit
WebsiteWanda R. Smith High School

Wanda R. Smith High School,[2] formerly Keene High School (KHS), is a public high school located in Keene, Texas, United States. It is 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, which ranked it as one of the best schools in Texas.[4]

History

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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.[5] The school was later renamed in honor of Wanda R. Smith, former superintendent of Keene ISD.

Campus

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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 with a track. Currently new facilities are being built to expand the size of the campus.

Athletics

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The Keene Smith Chargers compete in these sports:[6] football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, soccer, golf, tennis, track, baseball, and softball.

Extracurricular activities

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c "KEENE H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "About KHS." Wanda R. Smith High School. Retrieved on December 29, 2016.
  3. ^ "2015 Accountability Rating System" (PDF). Texas Education Agency.
  4. ^ "Best High Schools - U.S. News & World Report".
  5. ^ "Class of '91 will be a first for tiny high school in Keene". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1991-05-25.
  6. ^ Athletics Department
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