King William High in King William, VA

At a glance

Reported students

685

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

49.13

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Virginia high enrollment

33rd percentile

Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

492

King William High: 685 reported students.

State peer staffing position

52nd percentile

13.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 680
Teachers (FTE): 50
Student–teacher ratio: 13.6:1

What the reported data says about King William High

King William High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in King William. It is one of 4 current school records connected to King William County Public Schools. NCES reports 685 students for 2024–25.

Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.1%) and Black (17.5%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking King William High

1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.6%
Students with disabilities: 14.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 41.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
Social workers (FTE): 0.25

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White73.1%
Hispanic3.1%
Black17.5%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial4.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

3 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Cool Spring Primary

Elementary · Grades PK–02

512 reported students

Acquinton Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

472 reported students

Hamilton Holmes Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

445 reported students

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Public schools near King William High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Middle Peninsula Academic Center Other · Regional Alternative Ed/King William	Not reported	—	under 0.1 mi
Hamilton Holmes Middle Middle · King William County Public Schools	06–08	445	6.1 mi
Acquinton Elementary Elementary · King William County Public Schools	03–05	472	6.2 mi
Cool Spring Primary Elementary · King William County Public Schools	PK–02	512	6.3 mi
Lawson-Marriott Elementary Elementary · King and Queen County Public Schools	PK–06	178	6.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about King William High

What grades does King William High serve?

King William High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in King William County Public Schools.

How many students attend King William High?

King William High reported 685 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 680 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at King William High?

The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 685 students and 49.13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is King William High a public, charter, or magnet school?

King William High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on King William County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of King William High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

41.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is King William High in?

King William High is part of King William County Public Schools, based in King William, VA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near King William High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Middle Peninsula Academic Center (under 0.1 mi), Hamilton Holmes Middle (6.1 mi), Acquinton Elementary (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.