C.E. King High School is a secondary school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States that serves grades 9 through 12. It is the only high school in the Sheldon Independent School District.
Serving 3,670 students in grades 9-12, C E 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
C E King High School's student population of 3,670 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 207 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
207 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
C E King High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C E King High School is 0.50, 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
#6419 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther Center150px
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C E King High School's ranking?
C E King High School is ranked #6419 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of C E King High School?
The graduation rate of C E King High School is 88%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend C E King High School?
3,670 students attend C E King High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of C E King High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C E King High School?
C E King High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does C E King High School offer ?
C E King High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is C E King High School part of?
C E King High School is part of Sheldon Independent School District.
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