- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Corpus Christi, TX
Ray H S
Federal NCES profile for Ray H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481527001080
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ray H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 15
- high schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ray H S has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ray H S ranks #8 of 15 high schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527001080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Ray H S held near 1,588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 96.7 → 94.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 481527001080 · Corpus Christi, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,578 enr · 16.4:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Ray H S held near 1,588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 96.7 → 94.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ray H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
2,026 students
- Carroll H S
Carroll H S
1,928 students
- This school
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 Ray H S reports 1,578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ray H S compares
Ray 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,578 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,578
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.6%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
191
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 40 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%
White 11.3%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Ray H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corpus Christi Isd reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ray H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ray H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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 (~1,578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ray H S
How many students attend Ray H S?
Ray H S has 1,578 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,640 (2022-23) → 1,588 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray H S is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ray H S?
67.3% of students at Ray H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ray H S?
The largest demographic group at Ray H S is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ray H S?
Ray H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Ray H S rank among high schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Ray H S ranks #8 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 Ray H S, Corpus Christi Isd also operates Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students), Carroll H S (1,928 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.