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Klein Collins High School

Public | 9-12 | 3357 students

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Posted April 12, 2013

Staff, counselors, teachers are difficult many times to communicate with effectively, and that is a compliment, As a parent I always get the feeling they are bothered or going through the motions and not really listen to what I am asking, dealing with and what is going on my kids. The teachers and Assist Principals are difficult to contact to discuss your kids progress. The phone system is horrendous. The staff is often unprofessional and overbloated which to me translates into higher taxes. Kids, of course, are great. This could be a great school if they could get their act together.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2012

I am a graduate from the class of 2011 and I can say Klein Collins is a great school. There's so much to do and they offer a lot of clubs and activities as well. The teachers are top notch and they know how to be great instructors. The principal is very personable and is easy to talk to. The counselors will give your student the right direction IF you make an appointment to talk to them. Klein Collins will prepare your student but when going to college they offer to many "cushins" in the classroom, like allowing late homework depending on the teacher, even though I took advantage of that in High School. There's so much to do and this will definelty be a great school for your student.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 8, 2011

i am a junior at klein collins the teachers and counselors are great, I am proud to be a tiger.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 25, 2010

I absolutely LOVE this school! I moved to this school from Oak Ridge High School because of academic problems and social problems and I'm usually A straight A student but the environment of Oak Ridge is horrible so I wasn't doing very well. Then I came to Klein Collins and was immediately shocked by the educational values here. If your looking for the best school in the Spring area this is it. 5-Stars for me!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 19, 2009

Klein Collins has a lot of determined students, and willing teachers, which makes it a good school. But the whole administration is a real pain. They are always on a trip, and your time is never of the importance. This can go the same for the counselors, since they also don't care for the student base. This is not as bad as to break the school, but it is missing a lot of potential.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 19, 2008

I am a freshman at KC and so far love it here! I do have to say that the expectations of some of the teachers are high (especially in English) and there are a few teachers, who, I'm afraid, arn't cut out for the role. Still, it's a great school acedemically and a fun place to be! GO TIGERS
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 19, 2008

Klein Collins is a decent school, I transferred here from my high school in Michigan and lost alot of credits, due to that, I was behind a grade for a while. The counselors really don't prepare you for college. They did not recommend any universities, or really offer much advice. They did speak a couple of times to us but that is not on the 1-1 basis. All in all, good academics, just not much 1 to 1 counseling. I'm shocked though to hear negatively of the teachers, they were great.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 10, 2008

My daughter was the first generation to graduate from KCHS. And now I have a son in the school. I have nice things to say about Klein Collins. It is the best high school around. The teachers have always been more than cooperative whenever I have needed them . Good Job! Keep it up! I was very happy with the school and still am. I love everything about Klein Collins.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2007

Currently, I have two children at KCHS (a Junior, and a Freshman). My kids attended private school K - 8th. During my oldest's 8th grade, we moved out of Westfield HS area just to be in Klein ISD. Of KISD's high schools, we really only wanted Klein Collins or Klein Oak. My oldest's first year was really special. Being involved in sports really helped to meet others, the coaches seemed to help her feel welcome and a part of the school; the English teacher really seemed to make an impact on my child. But since then, we've really been disappointed with how the same coaches have been toward her, the teachers really don't seem to expect too much from the kids, and/or maybe the overall student attitude is to do just enough to get by. We wouldn't do it any different, we'd still move from Westfield to KCHS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2006

Klein Collins has a good academic program but the majority of the teachers and staff seem to have an attitude, are not very helpful, and several I have dealt with appear to be on a power trip. They are not there for the students, even though they will tell the general public they are. The office staff doesn't interact with the students well at all. It seems they are there to draw their paycheck and don't want to be bothered with teenagers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2006

Klein Collins has potential but has not lived up to that potential. If your child is having any trouble the staff is very resistant to modifications. Some of the teachers are willing to help but like so many schools it is filled with people who need jobs and not people who like to teach and motivate. The college preparation/counseling could be better for students undecided about future career/major. The atmosphere is not one of 'we are here to make your child successful and demanding that type of excellence'. They do not go out of their way to make the experience a great learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2005

High quality academics; great co/extracurricular activities; parental involvement good; college preparation/counseling could be better for students undecided about future career/major. As most schools go, content areas are as good as the teachers involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2005

KCHS has one of the best curriculums available. The parents are involved and kept informed through the almost daily emailed newsletter. My one huge disappointment with KCHS is that the extracurricular sports are cliquish. The only children put in the position to 'star' in any given game situation are the children of the administrators and teachers of the junior high and high school and the friends of those administrators and teachers children. All other members (I did not say players)are there only to help that exclusive group shine.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 30, 2005

We moved from the 1960 area to enroll our daughter in this school. We have not been disappointed. Academic quality is superior to the private school she attended from 1st through 7th grade and the junior high she went to in the Spring School District in 8th grade. She is having to apply herself since the level of competition is higher than anything she experienced before. We definitely feel that she is being better prepared for college. Our only disappointment has been in the Soccer and Vollyball coaches. Both were over the top, with the Soccer coach veering towards psychotic. The tennis coach was great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2005

Klein Collins though i relatively new school I can tell is all ready flourishing! I had a daughter that just graduated from here and it was four of the best and most memorable years of her life! She loved her teachers the students and the principals! She was able to make a name for herself even though surrouded by over 2 thousand students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2005

I love this school, at Westfield the teachers were scarred to to do anything and would hardly teach but at Klein Collins its great, the food is great our school sports are great and the teachers are cool, they like teach while also putting some fun into the classroom. I recommend this school
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 28, 2005

Wonderful school, nice building. Good students,willing to work, and they treat each other well.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 9, 2005

this school is mostly white the staff will not do anything if they blurr out something racist specially against hispanics, i recommend you if your not white specially hispanic dont sen your son here.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 16, 2004

This school is the best thing that ever happened to my daughters. Not only are all of the teachers and staff friendly there are so many oppurtunities for each kid to shine. One of my daughters always hated school and dreaded goin until she started attending here. She was heading no where and his school saved and showed her her talents. I give this school an A+.
—Submitted by Ginny Sinclair, a parent


Posted February 21, 2004

I would say at this time school is is on line to blue ribbon status in view of districts commitment to using modern technology. I just hope their commitment to teachers salaries, benefits is as commited.
—Submitted by francis gamez, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

836 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

831 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

766 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

761 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

763 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

753 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

775 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

769 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

772 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
86%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

772 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students77%
Female79%
Male76%
Black or African American66%
Asian95%
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education27%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Black or African American89%
Asian96%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education69%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African American95%
Asian95%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education59%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students81%
Female79%
Male84%
Black or African American74%
Asian92%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education36%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)35%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students88%
Female87%
Male90%
Black or African American84%
Asian92%
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education55%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African American97%
Asian98%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education77%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black or African American94%
Asian96%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education77%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African American85%
Asian97%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education33%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented97%

Science

All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black or African American94%
Asian97%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education60%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African American95%
Asian99%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education91%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 57% 34%
Hispanic 23% 48%
Black 12% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 15%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 31%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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20811 Ella Blvd
Spring, TX 77388
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