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Wanda R. Smith High School
Address
404 Charger Drive

Keene
,
Texas
76059

 United States
Information
School districtKeene Independent School District
Teaching staff22 (as of 2007-08)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment207 (as of 2008-09)[1]
Student to teacher ratio10.1 (as of 2007-08)[1]
Color(s)    Blue & White
MascotCharger
Team nameKeene Smith Chargers
NewspaperKeene Circuit
WebsiteWanda R. Smith High School

Wanda R. Smith High School is a high school in Keene, Texas. The school was rated Exemplary in 2010 by the Texas Education Agency[2]. It has been given a bronze rating from U.S. News and World Report, who ranked it as one of the best schools in Texas.[3]

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.[4] 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 future track will be built. Currently new facilities are being built to expand the size of the campus.

Curriculum

In addition to the state-required curriculum, the school offers 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. ^ a b c "School Detail for Wanda R. Smith High School". National Center for Education Statistics.
  2. ^ "Wanda R Smith HS Accountability Rating".
  3. ^ "Best High Schools - U.S. News and World Report".
  4. ^ "Class of '91 will be a first for tiny high school in Keene". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1991-05-25.
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