Killeen High School was founded in 1882 and is the oldest of Killeen’s six high schools. Killeen High has received many prestigious awards throughout its history, including the Governor’s Academic Excellence Award for a high percentage of graduates in the recommended and distinguished programs and consistently achieving a high attendance rate, TEA Distinction recognition for achieving a 97% pass rate and closing the gap on the Social Studies end-of-course exam, four state championships in Track and Field, and one state championship in football.

At Killeen High School, classes meet five days a week, 18 weeks per semester. Students can
choose from a variety of courses throughout the 7-period day. 

For more than a century, Killeen High School has committed itself to academic excellence.

We pledge ourselves to the continuation of the tradition of excellence in which all students, with the support of family, school, and community prepare for successful and productive lives.

Roo pride is justified! 

Killeen High School will become a high-performing, student-centered school, highly regarded for academic excellence, where all students make yearly progress, feel empowered, and are inspired to reach their full academic, emotional, and physical potential. 

Killeen High School offers a varied and extensive instructional program designed to meet the needs of students with different learning abilities and interests. In addition to regular courses, KHS also offers a multitude of AP, Dual Credit, Honors, Gifted and Talented, Career and Technical, Special Education, STEM and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a program designed to help underachieving middle and high school students prepare for and succeed in colleges and universities. Students in the program commit themselves to improvement and preparation for college. AVID offers a rigorous program of instruction in academic “survival skills” and college level entry skills. The AVID program teachers the student how to study, read for content, take notes, and manage time. Students participate in collaborative study groups or tutorials led by tutors who use skillful questioning to bring students to a higher level of understanding. Killeen High School has the prestigious honor of being a National Demonstration Site for this program.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy is a four year sequence of courses which introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of STEM related concepts prior to entering college. Introduction at this level attracts more students to the variety STEM courses and allows students to determine if these are the careers they desire.

National Honor Society gives students recognition for and encouragement in scholarship and qualities of leadership, service and character.

Advanced Placement (AP) courses sponsored by the College Board, are among the most advanced academic courses offered by KISD. College credit is offered in numerous courses.

Dual Credit provides students the opportunity to earn high school credit toward graduation as well as college credit for designated courses. These credit hours can be used toward completion of a college degree.

Talented and Gifted (TAG) curriculum is offered for students who qualify for this specialized curriculum.

Special Programs offers a wide range of instructional options for students with disabilities in programs designed to meet unique education needs. English as a second language is also offered for non-English speaking students. These instructional options range from special accommodations for students within the regular classroom to placement in highly specialized classes.

Career and Technology Course (CTE) prepare students for employment immediately after high school or while attending college. Courses are open to all students without regard to race, color, creed, religious affiliation, sex or handicap.

Communities in Schools provides licensed social workers on campus to assist students and their families with social, emotional, academic, financial, and physical needs for food, clothing, shelter, and medical care.