Excellent
#239 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 11% in state
King City High
High School · King City R-i · King City, MO
A King City R-i high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 189, King City, MO 64463
- Math 58% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at King City High score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where King City High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,333
Median home value
$128,600
Median rent
$663/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64463; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
King City R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
King City High is listed in KING CITY R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King City High
King City High is a public high school in King City, MO, part of King City R-i, serving approximately 150 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King City High
What grades does King City High serve?
King City High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend King City High?
King City High has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King City High?
The student-teacher ratio at King City High is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King City High rank in MO?
King City High ranks #239 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is King City High's MySchoolScout rating?
King City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at King City High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King City High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is King City High a charter school?
No, King City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is King City High a Title I school?
No, King City High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King City High?
33.3% of students at King City High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gentry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (660) 535-4319
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 64463)
- 1,239
- Area median age
- 44.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64463; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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