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Ray High School

Q: Is Ray High School a good school?

Ray High School ranks 1309 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

1309^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 35% of Texas high schools

Summary

Ray High School in Corpus Christi, TX, is a large comprehensive high school within the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd), serving approximately 1,578 students in grades 9-12, with over 70% of students from low socio-economic backgrounds. The school presents a fascinating contrast: while its overall academic performance places it in the lower-middle tier of Texas high schools, it achieves elite results for its Gifted and Talented students, who rank in the 92nd percentile statewide—a standout feature compared to nearby comprehensive schools like King High School and Moody High School.

Ray High School differentiates itself through strong student retention metrics. Its graduation rate of 92.7% is above the district average and notably higher than nearby schools such as King (87.2%), Moody (86.4%), and Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design (85.6%). Complementing this, Ray's dropout rate of just 1.1% is well below the district average and dramatically lower than alternative schools like Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi (21.3%) and Premier H S - Corpus Christi (18.3%). Academically, U.S. History is a consistent strength, with proficiency rates often matching or exceeding the district average, while other core subjects like Algebra I and Biology lag behind.

This school functions as a stable, reliable neighborhood option in a district with diverse high school choices. While selective schools like Collegiate High School and Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational achieve higher test scores, Ray excels at keeping students on track to graduate. Its spending of $10,131 per student and student-teacher ratio of 16.2 are in line with peer schools, suggesting challenges are instructional rather than resource-based. A notable concern is a sharp decline in performance for African American students, dropping from the 75th to 41st percentile in one year, which warrants attention from school leadership.

1,578

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,867

Per pupil spending ?

71%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1002 Texan Trl
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-2530

(361) 878-7300

District: Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Ray High School:

Elementary:	Calk-Wilson Elementary
	Houston Elementary
	Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary
	Menger Elementary
Middle:	Baker Middle
	Hamlin Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.1%

White:

11.3%

African American:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 41st percentile in 2016 → 35th in 2026

Strengths

✓93% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (51% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg57%

Texas avg62%

1,309^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to bottom 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 9High Schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)

487^th of 951Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.2	1309 of 2009	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.1	1290 of 1974	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.4	1379 of 1990	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.9	1266 of 1961	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.8	1169 of 1876	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.6	1018 of 1861	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.0	1082 of 1857	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.9	1074 of 1797	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.2	1011 of 1777	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	46.5	1041 of 1762	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.6	1135 of 1743	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	30.2	1334 of 1734	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	34.0	1221 of 1652	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	45.1	962 of 1603	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.9	1121 of 1672	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.7	1107 of 1568	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	45.6	1073 of 1539	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	33.5	1218 of 1510	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	32.4	1198 of 1497	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	34.6	1096 of 1430	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	39.5	1056 of 1429	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	42.6	1033 of 1427	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.8	638 of 1086	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	62.1	206 of 834	75.3%	★★★★☆
2024	48.7	439 of 1065	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.3	501 of 1069	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.0	559 of 1031	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	66.5	253 of 1020	75.2%	★★★★☆
2019	75.2	181 of 1024	82.3%	★★★★☆
2018	68.1	229 of 1013	77.4%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	163 of 556	70.7%	★★★★☆
2025	74.3	74 of 428	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	83.7	2 of 530	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	83.5	19 of 525	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	78.3	73 of 507	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	83.4	34 of 488	93.0%	★★★★★
2019	78.7	61 of 487	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	83.3	41 of 486	91.6%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	33.3	1215 of 1837	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.8	807 of 1829	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.2	1069 of 1810	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.0	1030 of 1784	42.3%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	20.7	1038 of 1195	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	19.4	972 of 1153	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.2	1041 of 1437	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.2	1032 of 1371	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.4	667 of 1278	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.5	820 of 1195	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.3	688 of 1136	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.3	772 of 1113	30.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.0	1286 of 1936	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	25.1	1158 of 1504	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.7	1390 of 1880	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.2	1220 of 1891	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.2	1163 of 1841	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.2	1019 of 1815	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.1	1258 of 1798	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.6	1300 of 1781	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.1	93 of 1206	92.3%	★★★★★
2025	68.4	318 of 964	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.4	380 of 1182	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.4	519 of 1172	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.1	408 of 1177	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.1	622 of 1145	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	62.8	518 of 1137	54.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.3	1249 of 1860	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.3	1027 of 1453	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.3	1321 of 1805	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.2	1190 of 1820	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.8	1103 of 1762	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.0	954 of 1743	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.0	1057 of 1714	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.0	1034 of 1691	38.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	31.7	1407 of 1937	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	29.2	1110 of 1513	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.8	1478 of 1884	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.9	1374 of 1897	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.3	1228 of 1847	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.4	1016 of 1848	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.4	1214 of 1818	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.4	1087 of 1794	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.7	1250 of 1954	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.2	881 of 1515	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.1	1359 of 1891	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.9	1268 of 1913	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.0	1162 of 1853	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.1	992 of 1840	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.0	957 of 1824	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.5	981 of 1803	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.0	32 of 74	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	31.6	68 of 81	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.8	79 of 95	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.9	68 of 114	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	89.5	31 of 664	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	94.8	2 of 604	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	57.0	217 of 582	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	29.8	1175 of 1581	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	25.1	1070 of 1299	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.6	1267 of 1548	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.4	1074 of 1478	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.7	782 of 1418	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.9	676 of 1382	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.8	571 of 1357	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.7	485 of 1347	64.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.4	610 of 1584	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.3	472 of 1294	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.7	909 of 1556	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.7	779 of 1576	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.7	774 of 1525	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.7	644 of 1510	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.3	646 of 1526	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.8	730 of 1539	52.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2022)95th percentile+58 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)92nd percentile+57 vs school

Asian (2026)71st percentile+36 vs school

White (2026)61st percentile+27 vs school

Migrant (2026)57th percentile+22 vs school

African American (2026)41st percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)36th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)34th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)34th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)33rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)27th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2026)26th percentile-9 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)13th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History69%~ state avg

English II Reading53%-7 vs state

English I Reading47%-8 vs state

Biology47%-24 vs state

Algebra I37%-17 vs state

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by a student
Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Ray High School is a wonderful place to be for both employees and students! Although some reviews online may be negative, your child's experience at Ray is completely dependent on their involvement in different groups and social circles at school. There are plenty of opportunities for ALL students to get involved in some type of organization which can help them develop skills, passions, and friendships that will stay with them for the rest of their life. Whether it's academic, athletic, voluntary, or any other type of extracurricular program, your child will find their niche at Ray and feel like an important part of the welcoming community here. The IB and AP programs especially provide a wonderful opportunity for your child to challenge themselves academically and set themselves up on a path towards a wonderful higher education/career. If you're deciding between high schools in the area, Ray is the Way! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Total
Ray High School	Public	9-12	1002 Texan Trl	Corpus Christi	78411	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 878-7300	1,578	97	16.2	71.0%	179 (11.3%)	35 (2.2%)	1,311 (83.1%)	33 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	18 (1.1%)	37.2	1309^th of 2009 public high schools	34.8%		34.1	1290^th of 1974 public high schools	34.7%	19	37.3	46.6	47.4	53.2	69.3	$12,867
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi	Public, Charter	9-12	3512 S Staples St	Corpus Christi	78411	Nueces County	Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 225-4424	237	8	30.9	70.5%	28 (11.8%)	9 (3.8%)	195 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	2.3	1964^th of 2009 public high schools	2.2%		2.5	1939^th of 1974 public high schools	1.8%	25	1.6	15.4	9.0	10.3	21.7	$8,570
Collegiate High School	Public	9-12	101 Baldwin Blvd St Clair Bld	Corpus Christi	78404	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 698-2425	390	18	21.7	60.5%	49 (12.6%)	8 (2.1%)	309 (79.2%)	20 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	89.4	69^th of 2009 public high schools	96.6%		91	53^rd of 1974 public high schools	97.3%	16	92.2	90.0	87.5	88.0	95.7	$7,701
Premier H S - Corpus Christi	Public, Charter	9-12	5130 Kostoryz Rd	Corpus Christi	75029	Denton County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(201) 402-0253	137	6	21.6	86.9%	13 (9.5%)	7 (5.1%)	112 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	19	1661^st of 2009 public high schools	17.3%		17.3	1661^st of 1974 public high schools	15.9%		60.9	25.0	13.8	42.9	40.0	$9,922
Texasworks - Corpus Christi	Public, Charter	9-12	5130 Kostoryz Rd	Corpus Christi	75029	Denton County	Texas Works	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(361) 302-0341	14				1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Moody High School	Public	9-12	1818 Trojan Dr	Corpus Christi	78416	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 878-7340	1,326	78	17.0	87.4%	48 (3.6%)	44 (3.3%)	1,225 (92.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	35.1	1356^th of 2009 public high schools	32.5%		28	1445^th of 1974 public high schools	26.8%	89	43.8	59.0	38.2	48.7	68.3	$10,443
Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi	Public, Charter	9-12	4613 S Padre Island Dr	Corpus Christi	78210	Bexar County	Por Vida Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 225-4240	71	6	11.7		12 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (74.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	5 (7.0%)	34.7	1370^th of 2009 public high schools	31.8%		56	765^th of 1974 public high schools	61.2%	605	40.0	56.3	40.0	37.5	71.4	$11,411
King High School	Public	9-12	5225 Gollihar Rd	Corpus Christi	78412	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 906-3400	1,279	83	15.3	69.7%	180 (14.1%)	40 (3.1%)	1,024 (80.1%)	15 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.5%)	38.9	1264^th of 2009 public high schools	37.1%		34.5	1278^th of 1974 public high schools	35.3%	14	37.5	58.0	51.0	57.0	63.1	$10,428
Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational	Public	9-12	3902 Morgan Ave	Corpus Christi	78405	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 878-4780	248	13	18.8	62.1%	34 (13.7%)	4 (1.6%)	203 (81.9%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	80.6	206^th of 2009 public high schools	89.7%		81	208^th of 1974 public high schools	89.5%	2	59.5	91.9	82.4	82.7	84.6	$9,411
Coles H S And Educational Center	Public	8-12	924 Winnebago St	Corpus Christi	78401	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 878-7380	110	17	6.5	93.6%	4 (3.6%)	3 (2.7%)	101 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	4.3	1900^th of 2009 public high schools	5.4%		6.2	1845^th of 1974 public high schools	6.5%	55	3.6	33.3	2.9	13.6	36.0	$20,461

Frequently Asked Questions about Ray High School

What is the racial makeup of Ray High School?

Students at Ray High School are 83% Hispanic, 11% White, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Ray High School in?

Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Ray High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,578 students attended Ray High School.

What schools feed into Ray High School?

Ray High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Calk-Wilson Elementary
Elementary : Houston Elementary
Elementary : Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary
Elementary : Menger Elementary
Middle : Baker Middle
Middle : Hamlin Middle

Is Ray High School a good school?

Ray High School ranks 1309^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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