Summary:
Kingwood High School is a public high school in Kingwood, Texas, serving 2,898 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Humble Independent School District, which is ranked 476 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Kingwood High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, ranking 211 out of 1,987 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly strong in subjects like Biology, English I and II Reading, and U.S. History, where the percentage of students proficient or better exceeds the district and state averages. Kingwood High School has also maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.2% to 97.6% over the past five years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 64.49% White, 22.53% Hispanic, 4.73% African American, and 4.59% Asian, which is higher than some of the nearby schools in the Humble ISD.
Compared to other high schools in the Humble ISD, Kingwood High School generally outperforms its peers, particularly in academic measures like test scores and graduation rates. However, some nearby schools, such as Guy M Sconzo Early College High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting the district as a whole has pockets of excellence. Additionally, Kingwood High School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (16.18%), which is lower than the district and state averages, indicating the school may serve a more affluent community, which could contribute to its strong academic performance.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5
Number of students: 2,898
Racial breakdown:
White:
64.5%
Hispanic:
22.5%
African American:
4.7%
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Asian:
4.6%
Two or more races:
2.9%
American Indian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.2%
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