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#1087 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 13% in state

Carl Wunsche SR H S

High School · Spring ISD · Spring, TX

A Spring ISD high school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.

900 WUNSCHE LOOP, Spring, TX 77373

  • Math 65% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 92% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendImproving
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+21.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37.7 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+36.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation23.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$12,710
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Carl Wunsche SR H S score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency65%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency92%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 79% in 2024.

Show all 10 years
2012
ELA
75%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 19 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Carl Wunsche SR H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated856/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,693

Median home value

$221,400

Median rent

$1,649/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77373; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
23.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spring Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–90.3 mi192Compare →
Evolution Academy HoustonCharter · enrollment unverified4.89–121.8 mi216Compare →
Founders Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privateK–121.8 mi139Compare →
Spring H SEnrollment path unverified3.09–121.8 mi2,760Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Spring ISD

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#4 of 41
District spending per student
$12,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carl Wunsche SR H S is listed in SPRING ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carl Wunsche SR H S

Carl Wunsche SR H S is a public high school in Spring, TX, part of Spring ISD, serving approximately 1,530 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,087 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carl Wunsche SR H S

What grades does Carl Wunsche SR H S serve?

Carl Wunsche SR H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Carl Wunsche SR H S?

Carl Wunsche SR H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,530 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Wunsche SR H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Carl Wunsche SR H S is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carl Wunsche SR H S rank in TX?

Carl Wunsche SR H S ranks #1,087 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Carl Wunsche SR H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Carl Wunsche SR H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Carl Wunsche SR H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carl Wunsche SR H S has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Carl Wunsche SR H S a charter school?

No, Carl Wunsche SR H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carl Wunsche SR H S a Title I school?

No, Carl Wunsche SR H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carl Wunsche SR H S?

75.0% of students at Carl Wunsche SR H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,530
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
95
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 77373)
68,273
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
33.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77373; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024, multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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