Serving 915 students in grades 9-12, H M King High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 915 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
H M King High School's student population of 915 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
915 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H M King High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H M King High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7227 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H M King High School's ranking?
H M King High School is ranked #7227 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are H M King High School often compared to?
H M King High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Gertrudis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of H M King High School?
The graduation rate of H M King High School is 73%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend H M King High School?
915 students attend H M King High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of H M King High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H M King High School?
H M King High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H M King High School offer ?
H M King High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is H M King High School part of?
H M King High School is part of Kingsville ISD School District.
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