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King H S

High School · Corpus Christi ISD · Corpus Christi, TX

A Corpus Christi ISD high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5225 GOLLIHAR RD, Corpus Christi, TX 78412

  • Math 21% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation27.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$11,836
Chronic Absenteeism46.4%

Students at King H S score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where King H S 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,895/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corpus Christi), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,509

Median home value

$188,500

Median rent

$1,242/mo

College educated

31.3%

Homeownership

46.2%

Poverty rate

22.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78412; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
27.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·44 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Por Vida Academy Corpus ChristiCharter · enrollment unverified5.29–121.1 mi77Compare →
Solid Rock Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–111.1 mi13Compare →
Annapolis Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–121.5 mi264Compare →
Coles H S and Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified7.98–12Not available130Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Corpus Christi ISD

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#34 of 52
District spending per student
$11,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

King H S is listed in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About King H S

King H S is a public high school in Corpus Christi, TX, part of Corpus Christi ISD, serving approximately 1,335 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,093 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about King H S

What grades does King H S serve?

King H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend King H S?

King H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at King H S?

The student-teacher ratio at King H S is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does King H S rank in TX?

King H S ranks #6,093 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is King H S's MySchoolScout rating?

King H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, King H S has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is King H S a charter school?

No, King H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is King H S a Title I school?

No, King H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King H S?

64.3% of students at King H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,335
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Nueces County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 78412)
39,728
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
30.2
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 78412; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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