KING WILLIAM HIGH

King William County Public Schools
80 Cavalier Drive
King William, VA 23086
696 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
King William High School, located at 80 Cavalier Drive in King William, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As a cornerstone of the King William County Public Schools system, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a mix of rigorous academic programming, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The "Cavaliers" mascot serves as a point of pride for the student body, fostering a strong sense of school spirit that permeates both their academic and athletic endeavors.

The school environment at King William High emphasizes a commitment to student growth, often leveraging its close-knit community setting to provide more personalized attention. By balancing traditional college-preparatory coursework with vocational opportunities, the school aims to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern workforce or higher education. Situated in a semi-rural landscape, the school functions not only as a place of learning but as a central hub for community engagement, hosting various local events and maintaining a consistent role in the civic life of King William County.
696
Total Students
48.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    531 (76.3 %)
  • Black
    110 (15.8 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (3.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (2.7 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: King William County Public Schools
Phone: (804)769-3434
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 268
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 200
Grade 10 171
Grade 11 147
Grade 12 178
Gender Ratio