Enrollment
1,199
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · King City, CA
King City High
Federal NCES profile for King City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061965002360
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King City High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in King City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
King City High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King City High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in King City, CA.
School address
District: South Monterey County Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061965002360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King City High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at King City High
King City High is a high-poverty, large high school in King City, California, enrolling 1,199 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,199 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 597 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #329.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among King City's high schools, it stands alongside Portola-Butler Continuation High (115 students): King City High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 28.8:1).
South Monterey County Joint Union High also operates Greenfield High (1,274 students) and Portola-Butler Continuation High (115 students) alongside King City High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How King City High compares
King City High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,199 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,199
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,052
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.7%
White 7.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, King City High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Monterey County Joint Union High, which includes King City High.
$15,052
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 65.9%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How King City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portola-Butler Continuation High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinnacle Coastal Valley High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in King City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,199 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about King City High
How many students attend King City High?
King City High has 1,199 students enrolled. It is a high school in King City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King City High?
The student-teacher ratio at King City High is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King City High?
75.7% of students at King City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King City High?
The largest demographic group at King City High is Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment, in King City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King City High?
King City High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does King City High rank among high schools in King City?
By Resource Investment Index, King City High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in King City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in King City on the city page.
Is King City High a good school?
King City High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Monterey County Joint Union High?
Besides King City High, South Monterey County Joint Union High also operates Greenfield High (1,274 students), Portola-Butler Continuation High (115 students), and Pinnacle Coastal Valley High (77 students). See the South Monterey County Joint Union High district page for the complete list.
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