C E KING H S

11433 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY N
HOUSTON, TX 77044

www.sheldonisd.com

3,716 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

C. E. King High School, located in Houston, Texas, serves as the flagship secondary campus for the Sheldon Independent School District. The school is known for its modern, expansive facilities, which were designed to support a growing student population and offer a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. As a central hub for the Sheldon community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive educational experience that blends rigorous coursework with career-readiness programs aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, C. E. King High School is highly integrated into the local culture through its robust athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student organizations. The campus frequently serves as a focal point for community engagement and school spirit within the Sheldon area. By leveraging its resources and proximity to the greater Houston metropolitan area, the school strives to provide its diverse student body with the tools and mentorship necessary to excel in both higher education and the modern workforce.

3,716

Total Students

210.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C E KING H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	2,367
Black	1,130
Asian	18
Two or More	55
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
2,367 (63.7%)
Black
1,130 (30.4%)
White
136 (3.7%)
Two or More
55 (1.5%)
Asian
18 (0.5%)
American Indian
9 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SHELDON ISD
Phone:	(346)378-7000
Website:	http://www.sheldonisd.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	210.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,603
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	272

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 921

Grade 10 1,045

Grade 11 916

Grade 12 834