C E KING HIGH SCHOOL

C E KING H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the SHELDON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 2,373 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 152 teachers, C E KING H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

C. E. King High School, located in Houston, Texas, serves as the flagship secondary campus for the Sheldon Independent School District. The school is known for its modern, expansive facilities, which were designed to support a growing student population and offer a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. As a central hub for the Sheldon community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive educational experience that blends rigorous coursework with career-readiness programs aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, C. E. King High School is highly integrated into the local culture through its robust athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student organizations. The campus frequently serves as a focal point for community engagement and school spirit within the Sheldon area. By leveraging its resources and proximity to the greater Houston metropolitan area, the school strives to provide its diverse student body with the tools and mentorship necessary to excel in both higher education and the modern workforce.

For more information, contact C E KING H S at (281) 727-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8540 C E KING PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77044-2099
Advertisement

C E KING HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 2,373 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SHELDON ISD
Total Students:
2,373
Teachers:
152.02
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 eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 2,373 students

Hispanic/Latino
68.4%
Black or African American
24.3%
White
5.9%
Asian
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.