Summary:
Zip code 78363 in Kingsville, Texas, is home to two high schools serving grades 9 through 12: H M King High School and Santa Gertrudis Academy High School.
These two schools present a stark contrast in academic performance and student outcomes. Santa Gertrudis Academy High School is a standout, ranking in the 81st percentile statewide with a 4-star rating. It boasts a 98.9% graduation rate, a 0.0% dropout rate, and proficiency rates in Algebra I (69%), Biology (78%), and English I (78%) that all exceed the Texas state average. In comparison, H M King High School ranks in the 17th percentile with a 1-star rating, an 82% graduation rate, and a 4.4% dropout rate. Its academic proficiency is significantly lower, with only 12% of students proficient in Algebra I and 36% in English I. Notably, H M King High School serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (75% free/reduced lunch) compared to Santa Gertrudis Academy (41%), and it spends more per student ($12,026 vs. $11,188) despite lower outcomes.
Despite the challenges, H M King High School shows signs of recent improvement, with test scores rising from the prior year. Santa Gertrudis Academy High School demonstrates consistent excellence across all subjects and has steadily improved its state ranking over the past three years. For parents, Santa Gertrudis Academy offers a clear advantage in academic achievement and student support, while H M King is a larger school with a higher poverty rate that is working to improve its performance.
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