King William High

Summary:

King William High is a public high school serving 696 students in grades 9-12 in King William, Virginia, which is part of the King and Queen County Public Schools district.

While King William High's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below state averages, it outperforms many nearby schools in the region. For example, in Algebra II for 9th grade, King William High had 100% proficiency, compared to 72.73% at Armstrong High and 55.17% at Highland Springs High. However, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 78 in 2013-2014 to 243 in 2023-2024, suggesting it may be struggling to keep pace with academic improvements in other Virginia high schools.

King William High faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (76.29%) compared to nearby schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (34.63%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. The school also has significant performance gaps between its overall student population and certain subgroups, such as male students, African American students, and students with disabilities, suggesting the need to address the unique needs and challenges faced by these student populations.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 80 Cavalier Drive
       King William, VA  23086


(804) 769-3434

District: King William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,075 Help


Feeder schools for King William High:

Elementary:    Acquinton Elementary
    Cool Spring Primary
Middle:    Hamilton Holmes Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  678

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.7%
African American:
15.8%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details King William High ranks worse than 73.9% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at King William High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), African American (15.8%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at King William High is 13.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at King William High is $8,075.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

King William High:

SchoolDigger ranks King William High 243rd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See King William High in the ranking list.)

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King William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks King William County Public Schools 101st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for King William High

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Rank History for all students at King William High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 44.28 195th 308 36.7%
2006 46.51 183rd 314 41.7%
2007 41.37 208th 313 33.5%
2008 37.42 227th 316 28.2%
2009 50.95 144th 313 54.0%
2010 58.61 103rd 317 67.5%
2011 55.93 126th 320 60.6%
2012 64.45 66th 321 79.4%
2013 47.86 165th 321 48.6%
2014 59.07 89th 322 72.4%
2015 61.84 78th 322 75.8%
2016 51.86 135th 321 57.9%
2017 52.45 141st 324 56.5%
2018 43.39 201st 326 38.3%
2019 54.10 129th 327 60.6%
2021 38.58 206th 327 37.0%
2022 49.72 162nd 325 50.2%
2023 51.32 181st 326 44.5%
2024 39.55 243rd 329 26.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at King William High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.79 268th 320 16.3%
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Rank History for Female students at King William High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.36 169th 320 47.2%
2024 44.01 223rd 322 30.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at King William High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.81 152nd 249 39.0%
2024 26.90 205th 253 19.0%
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Rank History for Male students at King William High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.57 182nd 321 43.3%
2024 29.54 270th 322 16.1%
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Rank History for African American students at King William High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.36 151st 240 37.1%
2024 32.50 201st 249 19.3%
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Rank History for White students at King William High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.85 241st 315 23.5%
2024 23.79 291st 314 7.3%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for King William High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 515 515
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 555 555
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 585 585
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 591 591
1993 267 174 1 2 11 n/a n/a 0 455
1994 292 172 0 3 14 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 249 165 2 1 10 n/a n/a 0 427
1996 249 165 2 1 10 n/a n/a 0 427
1997 295 165 4 1 12 n/a n/a 0 477
1998 300 192 4 0 9 n/a n/a 0 505
1999 318 204 3 0 11 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 341 193 3 0 10 n/a n/a -4 543
2001 327 188 3 0 10 n/a n/a 0 528
2002 385 168 3 2 9 n/a n/a 0 567
2003 385 168 3 2 9 n/a n/a 0 567
2004 352 164 1 1 12 n/a n/a 0 530
2005 387 150 0 1 17 n/a n/a 0 555
2006 409 155 2 3 23 n/a n/a 0 592
2007 438 170 1 2 22 n/a n/a 1 634
2008 464 161 1 3 22 n/a n/a 5 656
2009 436 169 2 5 21 n/a n/a 6 639
2010 455 162 2 4 18 n/a n/a 0 641
2011 464 148 2 8 16 0 3 0 641
2012 467 146 5 6 12 0 2 0 638
2013 480 135 6 7 14 0 4 0 646
2014 477 128 7 6 16 0 5 0 639
2015 478 131 7 7 22 0 7 0 652
2016 506 125 5 10 20 0 10 0 676
2017 503 116 7 11 22 0 13 0 672
2018 514 125 8 19 22 0 18 0 706
2019 529 126 7 22 20 0 18 0 722
2020 528 135 6 28 14 0 22 0 733
2021 517 102 3 26 7 0 28 0 683
2022 517 100 2 24 7 0 30 0 680
2023 531 110 1 19 8 0 27 0 696
2024 520 107 2 17 8 0 24 0 678

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at King William High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 515 45.5 11.3 n/a
1990 555 44.8 12.3 n/a
1991 585 44.0 13.2 n/a
1992 591 44.8 13.1 n/a
1993 455 41.9 10.9 n/a
1994 481 49.9 n/a 15.6
1995 427 n/a 0.0 15
1996 427 n/a 0.0 15
1997 477 n/a 0.0 13.2
1998 505 n/a 0.0 17
1999 536 41.0 13.1 23.5
2000 543 n/a 0.0 22.5
2001 528 45.0 11.7 19.3
2002 567 53.5 10.6 17.5
2003 567 53.5 10.6 17.5
2004 530 48.0 11.0 19.1
2005 555 49.0 11.3 22.7
2006 592 49.0 12.1 29.1
2007 634 50.0 12.7 27.5
2008 656 40.3 16.3 20.4
2009 639 41.4 15.4 24.3
2010 641 42.4 15.0 27.8
2011 641 39.2 16.3 30.6
2012 638 52.8 12.0 30.7
2013 646 44.8 14.4 31.1
2014 639 46.9 13.6 29
2015 652 47.0 13.8 30.7
2016 676 49.0 13.7 26.5
2017 672 48.7 13.7 24.7
2018 706 51.9 13.5 30.2
2019 722 45.8 15.7 28.9
2020 733 43.7 16.7 29.7
2021 683 47.8 14.2 n/a
2022 680 46.3 14.6 32.1
2023 696 48.5 14.3 34.6
2024 678 50.3 13.4 37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio King William High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 515 45.5 11.3 n/a
1990 555 44.8 12.3 n/a
1991 585 44.0 13.2 n/a
1992 591 44.8 13.1 n/a
1993 455 41.9 10.9 n/a
1994 481 49.9 n/a 15.6
1995 427 n/a 0.0 15
1996 427 n/a 0.0 15
1997 477 n/a 0.0 13.2
1998 505 n/a 0.0 17
1999 536 41.0 13.1 23.5
2000 543 n/a 0.0 22.5
2001 528 45.0 11.7 19.3
2002 567 53.5 10.6 17.5
2003 567 53.5 10.6 17.5
2004 530 48.0 11.0 19.1
2005 555 49.0 11.3 22.7
2006 592 49.0 12.1 29.1
2007 634 50.0 12.7 27.5
2008 656 40.3 16.3 20.4
2009 639 41.4 15.4 24.3
2010 641 42.4 15.0 27.8
2011 641 39.2 16.3 30.6
2012 638 52.8 12.0 30.7
2013 646 44.8 14.4 31.1
2014 639 46.9 13.6 29
2015 652 47.0 13.8 30.7
2016 676 49.0 13.7 26.5
2017 672 48.7 13.7 24.7
2018 706 51.9 13.5 30.2
2019 722 45.8 15.7 28.9
2020 733 43.7 16.7 29.7
2021 683 47.8 14.2 n/a
2022 680 46.3 14.6 32.1
2023 696 48.5 14.3 34.6
2024 678 50.3 13.4 37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for King William High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $374 (4.7%) $7,532 (95.3%) $7,906
2020 $230 (3.2%) $6,937 (96.8%) $7,167
2021 $441 (5.5%) $7,634 (94.5%) $8,075

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on King William High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 129th of 327 High schoolsRanks 181st of 326 High schools
 16.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (King William High)9250
 42%
   End of Course Writing (King William County Public Schools)8043
 37%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (King William High)8494
 10%
   End of Course Geometry (King William County Public Schools)8796
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (King William High)7677
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (King William County Public Schools)7682
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (King William High)9694
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (King William County Public Schools)9394
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (King William High)8674
 12%
   End of Course Biology (King William County Public Schools)8674
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (King William High)8767
 20%
   End of Course Earth Science (King William County Public Schools)8695
 9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (King William High)8578
 7%
   End of Course English Reading (King William County Public Schools)8477
 7%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course World History I (King William High)8872
 16%
   End of Course World History I (King William County Public Schools)8772
 15%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students722696
 3.6%
African American126110
 12.7%
American Indian208
 60%
Asian71
 85.7%
Hispanic2219
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White529531
 0.4%
Two or More Races1827
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.9%34.6%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about King William High

In the 2023-24 school year, 678 students attended King William High.

King William High ranks 243rd of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at King William High are 77% White, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

King William High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Acquinton Elementary
Elementary : Cool Spring Primary
Middle : Hamilton Holmes Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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