- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Corpus Christi, TX
Carroll H S
Federal NCES profile for Carroll H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481527001043
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll H S earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #14 of 15
- high schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll H S ranks #14 of 15 high schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527001043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Carroll H S held near 1,870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.6 → 106.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 481527001043 · Corpus Christi, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,928 enr · 19.1:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Carroll H S held near 1,870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.6 → 106.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carroll H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
2,026 students
- This school
Carroll H S
1,928 students
- Ray H S
Ray H S
1,578 students
- Roy Miller H S
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design
1,424 students
- Moody H S
Moody H S
1,326 students
- King H S
King H S
1,279 students
What this shows Carroll H S reports 1,928 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll H S compares
Carroll H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,928 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,928
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,836
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
247
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 70 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.2%
White 12.2%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Carroll H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Corpus Christi Isd reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carroll H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ray H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,424
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,928 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carroll H S
How many students attend Carroll H S?
Carroll H S has 1,928 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,851 (2022-23) → 1,870 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll H S is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carroll H S?
65.5% of students at Carroll H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll H S?
The largest demographic group at Carroll H S is Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll H S?
Carroll H S has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carroll H S rank among high schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll H S ranks #14 of 15 high schools in Corpus Christi, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Corpus Christi on the city page.
What other schools are in Corpus Christi Isd?
Besides Carroll H S, Corpus Christi Isd also operates Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students), Ray H S (1,578 students), and Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design (1,424 students). See the Corpus Christi Isd district page for the complete list.