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#6750 of 8,552 schools in TX

Carroll H S

High School · Corpus Christi ISD · Corpus Christi, TX

A Corpus Christi ISD high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3202 SARATOGA BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

  • Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation10.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$11,836
Chronic Absenteeism45.3%

Students at Carroll H S score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Carroll 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,895/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corpus Christi), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$53,803

Median home value

$135,600

Median rent

$1,166/mo

College educated

11.5%

Homeownership

57.4%

Poverty rate

26.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John Paul II High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8private9–120.4 mi217Compare →
Sst Corpus ChristiCharter · enrollment unverified6.2PK–120.5 mi2,455Compare →
Premier H S - Corpus ChristiCharter · enrollment unverified2.59–121.5 mi124Compare →
Coles H S and Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified7.98–12Not available130Compare →

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.

Corpus Christi ISD

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#40 of 52
District spending per student
$11,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carroll H S is listed in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carroll H S

Carroll H S is a public high school in Corpus Christi, TX, part of Corpus Christi ISD, serving approximately 1,870 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,750 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carroll H S

What grades does Carroll H S serve?

Carroll H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Carroll H S?

Carroll H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,870 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Carroll H S is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carroll H S rank in TX?

Carroll H S ranks #6,750 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Carroll H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Carroll H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Carroll H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carroll H S has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Carroll H S a charter school?

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

Is Carroll H S a Title I school?

No, Carroll H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carroll H S?

66.7% of students at Carroll 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
1,870
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
106
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Nueces County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.3%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 78415)
41,869
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
33.5
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 78415; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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