Serving 696 students in grades 9-12, King William High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
King William High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
King William High School's student population of 696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
King William High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King William High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
16%
22%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King William High School's ranking?
King William High School is ranked #621 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are King William High School often compared to?
King William High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acquinton Elementary School, Hamilton Holmes Middle School, West Point Middle/high by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of King William High School?
The graduation rate of King William High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend King William High School?
696 students attend King William High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of King William High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King William High School?
King William High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does King William High School offer ?
King William High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is King William High School part of?
King William High School is part of King William County School District.
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