Kempner High School in Sugar Land, TX (Houston, Austin: house, to buy)

[a_fl_vol]

My wife was offered a job in Houston. We have to be moved and settled in by January 12th. The house we are considering to purchase is in the Kempner High school district. Currently, our oldest son is intellectually gifted and attends one of the elite public high schools in America. Would you recommend Kempner High given our son's abilities? Any insight would be thankful?

[Topaz]

If you believe in TEA rankings, Clements and Stephen F. Austin are the two best public high schools in Sugar Land (both rated as "Recognized," with most people saying Clements is the most competitive). Kempner is rated "Academically Acceptable."

That being said, someone else may be able to contribute some information for you about whether Kempner has any special programs for academically advanced students.

Welcome to Houston!

[EEstudent]

Compared to Clements High School Kempner is a joke. Try to get your child into Clements at all costs; I was a graduate of Clements high school and so many of my graduating class went to elite schools around the country. Its a very competitive school actually Clements is almost like a college prepatory school. There are great teachers there along with fellow students who actually want to go to Big name colleges.

[a_fl_vol]

Originally Posted by EEstudent

Compared to Clements High School Kempner is a joke. Try to get your child into Clements at all costs; I was a graduate of Clements high school and so many of my graduating class went to elite schools around the country. Its a very competitive school actually Clements is almost like a college prepatory school. There are great teachers there along with fellow students who actually want to go to Big name colleges.

Thank you for your helpful advise. Unfortunately, the housing zoned for Clements High is out of our league -- for now anyway. However, there is an opportunity for us to buy a home zoned for the James E Taylor High School. From my research, it seems like it is a very good school. What are your thoughts?

[crbcrbrgv]

Originally Posted by EEstudent

Compared to Clements High School Kempner is a joke. Try to get your child into Clements at all costs; I was a graduate of Clements high school and so many of my graduating class went to elite schools around the country. Its a very competitive school actually Clements is almost like a college prepatory school. There are great teachers there along with fellow students who actually want to go to Big name colleges.

Kempner is just fine. The main difference is Kempner isn't 100 percent rich kids who think their high school is the best "Prepatory" high school in the country. Kempner has some lower income students and minorities. As for quality, Kempner's teachers are just as good as Clements. And so are their AP classes and programs offered.

Honestly, if your son is that gifted, you might consider private school or YES preparatory high school.

[mdaisy8]

I went to Kempner High School and can honestly say that the AP programs are top notch. Clements is also a top notch school, but shouldn't be considered the only well regarded high school in the area...that's just ludicrous. Like another poster said, there are low-income and minority students at the school but that doesn't take away from the excellence of its AP program. I attended Elkins high school for one year prior to going to Kempner; Interestingly, Elkins is also highly ranked among U.S. public schools, however, I don't understand why. I took all AP classes there and breezed through them with high A's. Never studied for anything really...classes were a joke. Anyway, the bottom line is rankings aren't everything...it's better to get opinions from the people in the area. Hope my post isn't coming too late!

[brownybaby]

YES Prepatory schools are fantastic!

[jimmy914]

Originally Posted by EEstudent

Compared to Clements High School Kempner is a joke. Try to get your child into Clements at all costs; I was a graduate of Clements high school and so many of my graduating class went to elite schools around the country. Its a very competitive school actually Clements is almost like a college prepatory school. There are great teachers there along with fellow students who actually want to go to Big name colleges.

Your graduating class went to elite schools because their parents could AFFORD it.

[Mom2Feebs]

Taylor is excellent; highly recommended...I'd take it over Clements, but that's just me.

[usc619]

Originally Posted by a_fl_vol

our oldest son is intellectually gifted and attends one of the elite public high schools in America.. Would you recommend Kempner High given our son's abilities?

I say we just give him a full ride to UT and get it over with

All jokes aside, "If" he's good as you think he is, he'll do well at any of the schools in Ft. Bend/Katy ISD.

I wouldn't worry so much.