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History

Katy High School opened in 1898 to serve the children of local rice farmers. Its first graduating class was in 1900.

Athletics

Softball- State Champions: 2015, 2019 Football -State Championships: 1959 (1A), 1997 (5A), 2000 (5AD2), 2003 (5AD2), 2007 (5AD2), 2008 (5AD2), 2012–13 (5AD2),2015–16 (6AD2), 2020 (6AD2)

Notable alumni

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References

External links

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