Enrollment
1,279
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Corpus Christi, TX
King H S
Federal NCES profile for King H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481527001064
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #10 of 15
- high schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
King H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King H S ranks #10 of 15 high schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527001064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at King H S
King H S is a higher-need, large high school in Corpus Christi, Texas, enrolling 1,279 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.1% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,279 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 500 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #449, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Corpus Christi Isd spends $9,995 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 406 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,279 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 55 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Corpus Christi Isd also operates Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students) and Carroll H S (1,928 students) alongside King H S.
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 H S compares
King H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,279 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,279
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.8%
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
$9,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
247
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 55 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 80.1%
White 14.1%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, King H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corpus Christi Isd, which includes King H S.
$9,995
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.8%
State 26.2%
Federal 25.0%
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,424
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about King H S
How many students attend King H S?
King H S has 1,279 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King H S?
The student-teacher ratio at King H S is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King H S?
61.1% of students at King H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King H S?
The largest demographic group at King H S is Hispanic or Latino at 80.1% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King H S?
King H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 H S rank among high schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, King H S ranks #10 of 15 high schools in Corpus Christi, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Corpus Christi on the city page.
Is King H S a good school?
King H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Corpus Christi Isd?
Besides King H S, Corpus Christi Isd also operates Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students), Carroll H S (1,928 students), and Ray H S (1,578 students). See the Corpus Christi Isd district page for the complete list.
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