Enrollment
2,343
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corpus Christi, TX
Sst Corpus Christi
Federal NCES profile for Sst Corpus Christi, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480140012144Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sst Corpus Christi earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 49
- schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sst Corpus Christi has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Corpus Christi ranks #5 of 49 schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: School of Science and Technology Discovery · Texas
NCES ID 480140012144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
166.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sst Corpus Christi compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sst Corpus Christi
Sst Corpus Christi is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Corpus Christi, Texas, enrolling 2,343 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.0% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,343 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding School of Science and Technology Discovery spends $10,485 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School of Science and Technology Discovery also operates Sst Sugarland (739 students) and Sst Hill Country (675 students) alongside Sst Corpus Christi.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sst Corpus Christi compares
Sst Corpus Christi on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,343 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,343
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$10,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.3%
White 10.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Sst Corpus Christi is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School of Science and Technology Discovery, which includes Sst Corpus Christi.
$10,485
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 84.3%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sst Corpus Christi Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Sugarland | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Hill Country | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst Northwest | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Advancement | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Discovery | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sst Corpus Christi's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,343 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sst Corpus Christi
How many students attend Sst Corpus Christi?
Sst Corpus Christi has 2,343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Corpus Christi?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Corpus Christi is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sst Corpus Christi?
61.0% of students at Sst Corpus Christi are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sst Corpus Christi?
The largest demographic group at Sst Corpus Christi is Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sst Corpus Christi?
Sst Corpus Christi has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sst Corpus Christi rank among schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Corpus Christi ranks #5 of 49 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 schools in Corpus Christi on the city page.
Is Sst Corpus Christi a good school?
Sst Corpus Christi earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in School of Science and Technology Discovery?
Besides Sst Corpus Christi, School of Science and Technology Discovery also operates Sst Sugarland (739 students), Sst Hill Country (675 students), and Sst Northwest (661 students). See the School of Science and Technology Discovery district page for the complete list.
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