Christ the King School has been named as a "Blue Ribbon School" by the U.S. Department of Education, a school recognition and improvement program. This program identifies and awards national recognition to a diverse group of public and private schools that are unusually effective in meeting local, state, and national goals. The characteristics which singled out Christ the King School as a leader among schools include strong leadership ; a clear vision and sense of mission shared by all connected with the school ; high-quality teaching ; appropriate, up-to-date curriculum ; policies and practices that ensure a safe environment conducive to learning ; strong parental interest and involvement ; and evidence that the school helps all students achieve, no matter what their ability level. Such a mix of high standards, family involvement, and an emphasis on achievement by the students, faculty, and school leadership continues to be a top priority as we prepare our students to become our leaders in the 21st century.Christ the King School was the recipient of an Innovative Technology Award in 1997. This award was given to twelve outstanding schools in the nation.Christ the King School was reaccredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Association in October of 2007 and received EXEMPLARY STATUS for the second time all facets of the CKS faith community.