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King H S

5225 GOLLIHAR RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78412

King H S

5225 GOLLIHAR RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78412

About King H S

King High School is a well-known public high school in Corpus Christi, Texas, that serves about 1,300 students in grades 9 through 12. It has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1, which is good for a school in the Corpus Christi Independent School District. The school offers a number of different academic paths, such as Advanced Placement classes, which 22% of students take to get ready for college. The demographics of the campus show that there is a wide range of students, with 83% of them being minorities and 64% of them being economically disadvantaged. The school offers the SAT and ACT as college entrance exams, and performance data shows that 43% of students are good at reading and 5% are good at math. The school is in a neighborhood where the average home price is around $240,000. It is well-known as one of the best schools because it has been around for a long time and is welcoming to all. King High School is still committed to helping its diverse student body grow and giving them the tools they need to learn, and it is one of the best high schools in Texas.

King H S Contact Information

Address

5225 GOLLIHAR RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78412

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Phone

(361) 906-3400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 43% in Reading.
84
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1335
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2515 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at King H S

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM to 4:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 16.93%
Asian 1.65%
Hispanic 76.7%
Black 3.52%
Two+ Races 1.12%
Native Am. 0%
White
16.93%
Asian
1.65%
Hispanic
76.7%
Black
3.52%
Two+ Races
1.12%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1335
48.84%
652 Female
51.16%
683 Male

Student Population

1335 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

222 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, King High School honored a number of student-athletes who signed letters of intent to play sports at the college level on National Signing Day in the spring. The campus is also taking part in the 2025–2026 Drive Sames 4 Education program, which rewards students who go to school every day with a chance to win a brand-new car at the end of the year. Furthermore, the school’s fine arts department continues to earn accolades, with several band and orchestra students recently achieving top ratings at their regional evaluations.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q2. Does King H S teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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