Kings County Community High School (Closed 2018)

Serving 48 students in grades 7-12, Kings County Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(16-17)
<50%
38%
(16-17)
<50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
(16-17)
60-79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kings County Community High School?
The graduation rate of Kings County Community High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Kings County Community High School?
48 students attend Kings County Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Kings County Community High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kings County Community High School?
Kings County Community High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kings County Community High School offer ?
Kings County Community High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Kings County Community High School part of?
Kings County Community High School is part of Kings County Office Of Education School District.

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