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CORPUS CHRISTI ISD

Texas · Public School District
57
Schools
33,387
Students
$13,510
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
72.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CORPUS CHRISTI ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 33,387 students across 57 schools. It includes 35 elementary, 10 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,510 is near the national average for a US public school district. 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (57)
Elementary Schools35 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALLEN ELPK–05219
BARNES ELPK–05658
CALK-WILSON ELPK–05693
CLUB ESTATESKG–05369
CROCKETT ELPK–05302
DAWSON ELPK–05480
EVANS SESPK–05220
FANNIN ELPK–05361
FAYE WEBB ELPK–05711
GALVAN ELPK–05512
GARCIA ELPK–05548
GIBSON ELPK–05393
HICKS ELPK–05547
HOUSTON ELPK–05307
JONES ELPK–05553
KOLDA ELPK–05879
KOSTORYZ ELPK–05384
LOS ENCINOS SESPK–05280
MARY HELEN BERLANGA ELPK–05499
MEADOWBROOK ELPK–05333
MENGER ELPK–05273
MIRELES ELPK–05611
MONTCLAIR ELPK–05323
MOORE ELPK–05503
OAK PARK SPECIAL EMPHASIS SCHOOLPK–05518
SANDERS ELPK–05313
SCHANEN ESTATES ELPK–05402
SHAW SESPK–05359
SMITH ELPK–05423
TRAVIS ELPK–05406
WINDSOR PARK G/T01–05609
WOODLAWN ELPK–05317
WYNN SEALE METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF DESIGNPK–06592
YEAGER ELPK–05285
ZAVALA ELPK–05430
Middle Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ADKINS MIDDLE06–08956
BAKER MIDDLE06–08880
BROWNE MIDDLE06–08577
CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE AT SOUTH PARK06–08783
DRISCOLL MIDDLE06–08661
GRANT MIDDLE06–08789
HAAS MIDDLE06–08646
HAMLIN MIDDLE06–08481
KAFFIE MIDDLE06–08762
MARTIN MIDDLE06–08441
High Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARROLL H S09–121,851
COLES H S AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER07–12145
COLLEGIATE H S09–12398
HAROLD T BRANCH ACADEMY FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL ED09–12256
KING H S09–121,400
MOODY H S09–121,382
NUECES CO J J A E P08–127
RAY H S09–121,640
ROY MILLER H S AND METRO SCHOOL OF DESIGN07–121,538
VETERANS MEMORIAL H S09–121,949
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CTRPK–PK137
STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER04–1296
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,510Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
49%
State
26.3%
Local (property tax)
48.8%
Federal
25.0%

Funding is shared between state (26%) and local sources (49%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
57
Schools
33,387
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateTexas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 57 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD?
CORPUS CHRISTI ISD has 57 public schools, serving a total of 33,387 students.
What is the graduation rate for CORPUS CHRISTI ISD?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CORPUS CHRISTI ISD spend per student?
CORPUS CHRISTI ISD spends $13,510 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD?
73% of students in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD?
No, CORPUS CHRISTI ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CORPUS CHRISTI ISD serve?
CORPUS CHRISTI ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CORPUS CHRISTI ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.