Killeen High School

This school is an abomination. Students and the administration lack any sort of discipline. The academics here are a complete joke. None of the students take their learning seriously. It is like water under the bridge. There are few tutoring opportunities for those who are eager to learn. It is like a jungle here. There is no law or order. It is just complete chaos. I do not recomend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a student

DANGEROUS! Simply a dangerous place to send your child! I don't care what the "ratings" are on paper this school is full of "gang minded" violent youth. It is like sending your child to a prison environment.
—Submitted by a parent

Not somewhere i would send my child again. We left the area without my husband to put our children in a better school system.
—Submitted by a parent

This school would better serve students if teachers were more closely monitored for adherence to policy, curriculum, and successful classroom management. Some of my daughter's teachers are excellent. However this is negated by the ones that should not be teaching at all. When teachers have no idea how to control a room full of high school kids, little content is ever delivered. My daughter has spent her sophomore year teaching herself in 2 of her classes because her teachers have made the students 'take notes' from slides and books. Taking notes should mean jotting down important ideas while the subject is presented in a meaningful format. Copying slides and textbooks is busy work and does not inspire or educate.
—Submitted by a parent

okay school. it really isn't that great. most of the teachers don't fully teach the class and they have no compassin towards the students. they are really rude sometimes and it seems like if they are having a bad day or if they are having problems they take it out on the students. i am a straight A student an i take my school work very seriusly but the teachers dont take their job seriously sometimes. and the staff is so terrible. the school is by far super unprofessional and they don't look after the student's needs.
—Submitted by a student

the teachers are great with getting stdents involed
—Submitted by a parent

okay school lots of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities. I don't think the teachers take time for one on one with students
—Submitted by a parent

As a parent and a counselor, I feel this school is very closed minded to options for its students in the field of technical and community colleges.
—Submitted by a staff

The school is very diverse, and provides a well-rounded educational and social experience.
—Submitted by a former student

This is one of the best schools in the area. It is an International Baccalaureate School with high academic standards. The discipline is handled in a fair, but firm manner. I would highly recommend this school to all interested.
—Submitted by a parent

I attended KHS for 3 years. It was decent. The teachers were quite good overall, although I did have a problem with one algebra teacher who didn't seem to know much about Algebra.
—Submitted by a former student

This school is the oldest in killeen, I love the school and its staff, the teachers there are the top in kisd, I would not want my child to attend any other high school in kisd except for killeen high, with their international bau. Program they have the top students in the city in this program. Keep doing for the children, and there is no other high school like good old killeen high, roos!
—Submitted by a parent

Well it's a very well ran school if I say so myself. My child is a sophomore and she hasn't really had any problems at all.
—Submitted by a parent

I graduated from this High School. It provided the right mix of personal experience, and education to help me become a successful adult. I have since joined the military and moved into the Officer ranks. The education and focus that this high school gave me greatly improved my future capabilities. I came to this school as a junior that with only 6 credit hours completed. This school supported me and helped me graduate with my class and on the honor roll. Thanks!
—Submitted by a student

I attended Killeen High School for the IB program but throughout there years at the school we found many problems. The principle has no leadership abilities. Also, the IB program canceled classes and messed up the students scheduals on a regular basis.
—Submitted by a student

I have preenrolled my daughter. An have found that the staff is knowledgeable not only about the school or about their subjects but also of other programs as well. The staff members have been very efferent. I am looking forward to this school year with these faculty members.
—Submitted by a parent

I was a student at KHS and I graduated in 2000. The teachers at KHS were some of the best that I have had and I thank them all. I just wanted to let them know that either this Spring or next Fall I will be a graduate from West Virginia State University with a degree in Journalism. I especially thank Mr. Taylor I have 1 class left to get a minor in Theatre Arts also. Erin Flanagan c/o 2000
—Submitted by Erin Flanagan, a student

I went to Killeen High School as a foreign exchange student in 2003-2004 and it was great! I've never seen a school like this, everybody is so friendly and the teachers are very nice, too. I'm now back in Germany, but I miss 'em a lot!
—Submitted by Yagmur Unal, a former student

I had both of my daughters going to Killeen High and was very pleased of the dedication of the teachers and staff. This is the best high school in our area with many programs to choose from, with teachers and staff being supportive and working with and for the students. The negative image KHS has is false and the safety and discipline issues are not bigger than in any other high school. I want to extend my thanks to all the educators who had my daughters in their classes which graduated with honors in the top ten.
—Submitted by renate, a parent

Excellent teachers, students, and faculty make up this wonderful high school here in the central Teaxs city of Killeen. First rate academic and athetic depts. My child really enjoys her experiences at Killeen High School and i am proud that my child attends KHS!
—Submitted by Jessie Benivamondez, a parent