Wanda R. Smith High School

Keene High School
Address
404 Charger Drive Keene , Texas 76059-0656 United States
Information
School type	Public high school
Established	1989
School district	Keene Independent School District
Principal	Jarrett Morgan
Teaching staff	30.99[1]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	375 (2022-2023)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	12.10[1]
Color(s)	Blue & white
Athletics conference	UIL Class AAA
Mascot	Charger
Newspaper	The Circuit
Website	Wanda 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

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

Athletics

The Keene Smith Chargers compete in these sports:[6] football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, soccer, golf, tennis, track, baseball, and 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 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. May 25, 1991.
6. Athletics Department

External links

• Keene ISD