KING HIGH SCHOOL
KING H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the CORPUS CHRISTI ISD school district, located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 1,522 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 89 teachers, KING H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
King High School, located on Gollihar Road in Corpus Christi, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD). Known for its long-standing presence in the community, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is well-regarded for its school spirit and active participation in various district-wide academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs.
Beyond its core academic offerings, King High School is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student development and community engagement. The school provides a variety of specialized programs, including advanced placement (AP) courses and career-technical education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to tailor their education to their specific interests and future goals. Through its traditions and dedication to scholastic achievement, King High School remains a significant pillar of the Corpus Christi educational landscape.
For more information, contact KING H S at (361) 906-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412-3317
(361) 906-3400
KING HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 1,522 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CORPUS CHRISTI ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,522
- Teachers:
- 89.47
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,522 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KING HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 74.4%
- White
- 16.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.