Wanda R. Smith High School
| Wanda R. Smith High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
404 Charger Drive Kenne, Texas, 76059-0656 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Established | 1989 |
| School district | Keene Independent School District |
| Principal | Sandra Denning |
| Assistant principals | Kris Connely |
| Teaching staff | 27 (as of 2013-14)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 208[2] (2014) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.1 (as of 2007-08)[1] |
| Color(s) | Blue & White |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AA |
| Mascot | Chargers |
| Newspaper | The Circuit |
| Website | Wanda R. Smith High School |
Wanda R. Smith High School is a 3A public high school located in Keene, Texas and is part of the Keene Independent School District. In 2010, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[3] 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.[4]
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.[5] 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.
Curriculum
In addition to the state-required curriculum, the school plans to offer vocational education through an agriculture science and technology program.
Extracurricular activities
Student groups and activities include Beta Club, FCCLA, National Honor Society, and student council.
Athletics
The Keene Smith Chargers compete in basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, track and volleyball.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 [http://www.keeneisd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageType=1&SiteID=78&ChannelID=151&DirectoryType=6 Search=1&State=48&Zip=76059&SchoolType=1&SchoolType=2&SchoolType=3&SchoolType=4&SpecificSchlTypes=all&IncGrade=-1&LoGrade=-1&HiGrade=-1&ID=482523006726 "School Detail for Wanda R. Smith High School"]. National Center for Education Statistics.
- ↑ Texas Tribune
- ↑ "2011 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
- ↑ "Best High Schools - U.S. News and World Report".
- ↑ "Class of '91 will be a first for tiny high school in Keene". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1991-05-25.