KING'S FORK HIGH

1,697 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

King’s Fork High School, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Suffolk Public Schools division, the institution is known for its modern facility and commitment to fostering a diverse learning environment. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and preparing students for post-secondary success through a variety of rigorous coursework and elective programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, King’s Fork High School is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student body. The school is home to the "Bulldogs" and maintains a spirited culture centered on community involvement and school pride. By providing numerous clubs, arts programs, and career-technical education opportunities, the school strives to develop well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local community and the broader workforce.

1,697

Total Students

109.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KING'S FORK HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	111
Black	1,158
Asian	10
Two or More	91
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,158 (68.2 %)
White
319 (18.8 %)
Hispanic
111 (6.5 %)
Two or More
91 (5.4 %)
Asian
10 (0.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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:	Suffolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)923-5240
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 602

Grade 10 409

Grade 11 386

Grade 12 300