- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061965002360
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
King City High held near 1,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 061965002360 · King City, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,199 enr · 21.8:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenfield High (1,274 students)
King City High held near 1,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
King City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenfield Hig
Greenfield High
1,274 students
- This school
King City High
1,199 students
- Portola-Butler 115
Portola-Butler Continuation High
115 students
- Pinnacle Coast 77
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High
77 students
What this shows King City High reports 1,199 students on the CCD universe file.
How King City High compares
King City High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for South Monterey County Joint Union High reports $15,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,199 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,227 (2022-23) → 1,200 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.