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#4698 of 8,552 schools in TX

Ray H S

High School · Corpus Christi ISD · Corpus Christi, TX

A Corpus Christi ISD high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1002 TEXAN TRL, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

  • Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation31.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$11,836
Chronic Absenteeism43.7%

Students at Ray H S score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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

71%

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 Ray 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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

$60,387

Median home value

$178,800

Median rent

$1,199/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

20.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
31.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·113 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·44 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
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
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus ChristiCharter · enrollment unverified4.29–120.3 mi210Compare →
Collegiate H SEnrollment path unverified8.09–121.1 mi397Compare →
Annapolis Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–121.2 mi264Compare →
Veterans Memorial H SEnrollment path unverified6.39–12Not available2,008Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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

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
#21 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

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

About Ray H S

Ray H S is a public high school in Corpus Christi, TX, part of Corpus Christi ISD, serving approximately 1,588 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,698 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ray H S

What grades does Ray H S serve?

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

How many students attend Ray H S?

Ray H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,588 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ray H S is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ray H S rank in TX?

Ray H S ranks #4,698 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Ray H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Ray H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Ray H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ray H S has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ray H S a charter school?

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

Is Ray H S a Title I school?

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

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

71.0% of students at Ray 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
1,588
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Nueces County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.7%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 78411)
24,061
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
39.7
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 78411; 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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