Wanda R. Smith High School

Public school in Keene, Texas, United States
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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.

References

  1. ^ "KEENE H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "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. ^ "2015 Accountability Rating System" (PDF). Texas Education Agency.
  5. ^ "Best High Schools - U.S. News & World Report".
  6. ^ "Class of '91 will be a first for tiny high school in Keene". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1991-05-25.
  7. ^ The Athletics Department

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