- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481527001064
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #10 of 15
- high schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
King H S held near 1,335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.6 → 83.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-65 students YoY 481527001064 · Corpus Christi, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,279 enr · 15.6:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
King H S held near 1,335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.6 → 83.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
King H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
2,026 students
- Carroll H S
Carroll H S
1,928 students
- Ray H S
Ray H S
1,578 students
- Roy Miller H S
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design
1,424 students
- Moody H S
Moody H S
1,326 students
- This school
King H S
1,279 students
What this shows King H S reports 1,279 students on the CCD universe file.
How King H S compares
King H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,836
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Corpus Christi Isd reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,279 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,400 (2022-23) → 1,335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-65).
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 31/100 (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 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.
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.