Serving 1,200 students in grades 9-12, King City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
King City High School's student population of 1,200 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
King City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King City High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4749 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King City High School's ranking?
King City High School is ranked #4749 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of King City High School?
The graduation rate of King City High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend King City High School?
1,200 students attend King City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of King City High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King City High School?
King City High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does King City High School offer ?
King City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is King City High School part of?
King City High School is part of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District.
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