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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KING WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 510212000886

King William High

80 Cavalier Drive, King William, VA 23086 · (804) 769-3434 · King William County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL685 STUDENTS
Enrollment
685
High
DISTRICT 529 · STATE 1,213
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
49 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
283 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 66%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
187
Grade 10
150
Grade 11
176
Grade 12
172
Student demographics
White
50173%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 43%
Hispanic
213%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 20%
Black
12018%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 21%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 8%
Two+
315%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 7%
Native American
91%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
33749%
Female
34851%

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Test scores

SOL 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
85.0%
VA avg 74.2% . -7.0pp since 2022
Math
71.0%
VA avg 72.7% . -9.0pp since 2022
Source: SOL. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
70.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
76.9%
based on VA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.1pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
685
-21 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
was 13.6:1
% White
73%
was 73%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
18%
was 18%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About King William High

King William High operates as a small four-year high school in King William, Virginia, overseen by King William County Public Schools. Current enrollment sits at 685 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,213 students per school, that is 44% smaller than typical.

King William County Public Schools runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 2,114 students. King William High is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, King William High lists that the largest single group is White, at 73% of enrollment; the rest looks like 18% Black, 5% multiracial, 3% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, King William High logs 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.9:1. The state averages about 13.9:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 41% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, King William High sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 76.9%; this one delivers 70.8%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for King William County put median household earnings sit near $86,056, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. King William High is one of 7 public schools in King William County (combined enrollment of about 2,957 students).

The closest other public school is Hamilton Holmes Middle, roughly 6.1 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 4 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), King William High ranks 5th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 72.5%.

King William High operates from a low-density location.

Over the past 7-year window. King William High's enrollment has contracted 3% since 2018, when it stood at 706 (now 685).

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

King William County at a glance

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Population
18,593
Census ACS
Median income
$86,056
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,957 students

Quick facts

School name
King William High
District
King William County Public Schools
Address
80 Cavalier Drive, King William, VA 23086
Phone
(804) 769-3434
County
King William County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
685
Teachers (FTE)
49
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
283 (41%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
510212000886
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in King William County Public Schools
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Frequently asked questions

About King William High
How many students attend King William High?
King William High enrolls approximately 685 students in grades 09-12.
Is King William High an elementary, middle, or high school?
King William High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King William High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at King William High is approximately 13.9:1 (49 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at King William High?
At King William High, the student body is approximately 73% White, 3% Hispanic, 18% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is King William High public or private?
King William High is a public K-12 school, overseen by King William County Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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