Original Research by School Decision on Tivy H S
Tivy High School serves students in grades nine through twelve within Kerrville Independent School District. The school enrolls students across a fairly balanced grade distribution, with roughly equal numbers of ninth and tenth graders and slightly smaller eleventh and twelfth grade cohorts. Just under half the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is split between Hispanic and white students in nearly equal proportions, with small populations of Asian, Black, and multiracial students.
On state assessments, Tivy's overall performance shows a mixed picture across subjects. Science stands as the school's strongest area, with the vast majority of students meeting or exceeding the proficiency standard, and nearly half reaching the mastery level. Social studies results are also strong across the board. English language arts and mathematics reveal greater challenge. In English, most students demonstrate approaches to grade-level work, though fewer reach the meets standard and markedly fewer achieve mastery. Mathematics performance is notably softer: the majority approach standards, about a third meet them, and very few attain mastery. A parent may want to look further into what the school is doing to strengthen mathematics outcomes, which lag behind other subject areas school-wide.
The school does not currently report a four-year graduation rate, so prospective families cannot assess college and career readiness through that metric. State testing results show only single-year data; longer trends in academic performance were not available.
Kerrville sits in the Texas Hill Country along the Guadalupe River, a small city that functions as county seat and regional hub. The community has a strong identity tied to the river, trails, parks, and mixed-use downtown, and the economy is anchored by health care, manufacturing (including aerospace), jewelry production, and tourism. Publicly reported, Kerrville leaders have prepared for significant growth in the coming years, with new residential development marketed as workforce housing positioned near the district schools. Housing values in the area are modest for the region, and rental costs are below what many families would spend on a mortgage, creating some affordability relative to surrounding Hill Country communities.
The district and community are recovering from the July 2025 flood, which caused profound loss locally, including the death of a Tivy staff member and his family. The school year began with added counseling support, therapy animals on campuses, and free supplies for all students. The district is revisiting its safety plan given that some bus routes cross flood-prone areas, a tangible concern for families with children who ride buses. No school buildings sustained damage, but the emotional and practical aftermath shapes the current environment for students and families.
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