Kingwood High School is a Humble Independent School District secondary school located in the Kingwood community of Houston, Texas, United States and serves Portions of Kingwood and Atascocita.
Serving 2,877 students in grades 9-12, Kingwood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,877 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Kingwood High School serves the northeast part of Kingwood, TX, covering an area of approximately 20.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kingwood High School's student population of 2,877 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 163 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,877 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
163 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kingwood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingwood High School is 0.55, 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
#2488 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Knowledge Honor Success
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingwood High School's ranking?
Kingwood High School is ranked #2488 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kingwood High School often compared to?
Kingwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingwood Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kingwood High School?
The graduation rate of Kingwood High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Kingwood High School?
2,877 students attend Kingwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kingwood High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingwood High School?
Kingwood High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kingwood High School offer ?
Kingwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kingwood High School part of?
Kingwood High School is part of Humble Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Kingwood High School located?
Kingwood High School is located in the Kingwood Area neighborhood of Kingwood, TX. There are 14 other public schools located in Kingwood Area.
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