King City High School

720 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930

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Rating

Top 50%

Tel: (831) 385-5461

www.kingcityhs.org

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King City High School serves 1,198 students in grades 9-12.

King City High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,198 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

King City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

King City High School's student population of 1,198 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,198 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

King City High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of King City High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#4548 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of King City High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

19%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of King City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

72%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of King City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

89%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in King City High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.20

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of King City High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

93%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of King City High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

70%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in King City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

South Monterey County Joint Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is King City High School's ranking?

King City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of King City High School?

The graduation rate of King City High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.

How many students attend King City High School?

1,198 students attend King City High School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

89% of King City High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of King City High School?

King City High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does King City High School offer ?

King City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,198 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education