Kingwood High School is a Humble Independent School District secondary school located in the Kingwood community of Houston, Texas, United States and serves Portions of Kingwood and Atascocita.
Serving 2,899 students in grades 9-12, Kingwood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,899 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kingwood High School's student population of 2,899 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 171 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,899 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
171 teachers
Year Founded
1979
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Kingwood High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingwood High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
63%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingwood High School's ranking?
Kingwood High School is ranked #1324 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kingwood High School often compared to?
Kingwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingwood Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kingwood High School?
The graduation rate of Kingwood High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kingwood High School?
2,899 students attend Kingwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kingwood High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingwood High School?
Kingwood High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kingwood High School offer ?
Kingwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kingwood High School part of?
Kingwood High School is part of Humble Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Kingwood High School located?
Kingwood High School is located in the Kingwood Area neighborhood of Kingwood, TX. There are 14 other public schools located in Kingwood Area.
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