H M KING HIGH SCHOOL
H M KING H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the KINGSVILLE ISD school district, located in KINGSVILLE, TX with about 966 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 69 teachers, H M KING H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
H.M. King High School, located in Kingsville, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Kingsville Independent School District. Named in honor of Henrietta M. King, a historical figure central to the founding of the King Ranch, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and carries a long-standing tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence. The campus operates with a commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, offering a variety of programs ranging from core academic subjects to career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to meet the evolving needs of the workforce.
The school is well-known for its vibrant "Brahma" spirit, which fosters a strong sense of pride and community involvement among students, faculty, and alumni. Beyond its rigorous classroom curriculum, H.M. King High School provides a robust extracurricular landscape, including competitive UIL sports, fine arts programs, and various student organizations that encourage leadership and personal growth. By blending its rich local history with modern educational practices, the school strives to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while staying connected to the unique heritage of the Kingsville region.
For more information, contact H M KING H S at (361) 595-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KINGSVILLE, TX 78363-7108
(361) 595-8600
http://www.kingsvilleisd.com
H M KING HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KINGSVILLE, TX with about 966 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- KINGSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 966
- Teachers:
- 69.11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 966 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending H M KING HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.1%
- White
- 8.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.