Very Good
#1625 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 19% in state
Coles H S and Educational Center
High School · Corpus Christi ISD · Corpus Christi, TX
A Corpus Christi ISD high school serving grades 8th – 12th.
924 WINNEBAGO ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
- Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Coles H S and Educational Center score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Coles H S and Educational Center 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$37,796
Median home value
$76,100
Median rent
$930/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
32.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of DesignEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,531 | Compare → |
| Promesa College Prep West Corpus ChristiCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–10 | 2.2 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Collegiate H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical EdEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 258 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Corpus Christi ISD
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Coles H S and Educational Center is listed in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coles H S and Educational Center
Coles H S and Educational Center is a public high school in Corpus Christi, TX, part of Corpus Christi ISD, serving approximately 130 students in grades 8th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,625 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coles H S and Educational Center
What grades does Coles H S and Educational Center serve?
Coles H S and Educational Center serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Coles H S and Educational Center?
Coles H S and Educational Center has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coles H S and Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Coles H S and Educational Center is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coles H S and Educational Center rank in TX?
Coles H S and Educational Center ranks #1,625 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Coles H S and Educational Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Coles H S and Educational Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Coles H S and Educational Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coles H S and Educational Center has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Coles H S and Educational Center a charter school?
No, Coles H S and Educational Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coles H S and Educational Center a Title I school?
No, Coles H S and Educational Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coles H S and Educational Center?
93.1% of students at Coles H S and Educational Center 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Nueces County
- Phone
- (361) 878-7380
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 78401)
- 4,668
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 78401; 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
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