How many students attend Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational?

In the 2023-24 school year, 258 students attended Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational.

What is the racial makeup of Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational?

Students at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational are 84% Hispanic, 10% White, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

Q: Is Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational a good school?

Yes. Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational ranks in the top 7.9% of Texas high schools.

Summary:

Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational is a public high school in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving 256 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out as an exceptional educational institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is truly remarkable, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the Corpus Christi Independent School District and across Texas on STAAR End-of-Course exams. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 93.48% of Harold T Branch Academy students were proficient or better in U.S. History, compared to just 60.59% for the district and 69.1% for the state. The school also boasts an impressive 98.4% four-year graduation rate, far exceeding the district and state averages, and maintains a consistently low dropout rate of 0.4% or less.

Despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (72.27%), Harold T Branch Academy has been able to provide a high-quality, equitable education, with strong performance across diverse student subgroups. When compared to other high schools in the Corpus Christi area, such as Carroll High School, Ray High School, and Moody High School, Harold T Branch Academy stands out as a true leader in academic achievement and student outcomes, making it a model for other schools in the region and the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3902 Morgan Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78405

(361) 878-4780

District: Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
156^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,168

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.5%

White:

10.5%

African American:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational ranks better than 92.1% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked high schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.57. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.5%), White (10.5%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational is 19.2. 7 high schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational employs 13.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational is $8,168. 7 high schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational:

SchoolDigger ranks Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational 156^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) 595^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2014	32.32	1297^th	1734	25.2%
2015	21.75	1464^th	1743	16.0%
2016	48.45	999^th	1762	43.3%
2017	67.64	394^th	1777	77.8%
2018	82.10	156^th	1797	91.3%
2019	78.24	222^nd	1857	88.0%
2021	72.47	367^th	1861	80.3%
2022	77.22	251^st	1876	86.6%
2023	82.53	166^th	1961	91.5%
2024	83.57	156^th	1987	92.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	96.69	36^th	1113	96.8%
2021	60.09	293^rd	1195	75.5%
2022	62.72	262^nd	1278	79.5%
2023	64.99	267^th	1371	80.5%
2024	89.08	74^th	1435	94.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	95.49	40^th	1347	97.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	87.95	103^rd	1794	94.3%
2019	78.07	184^th	1818	89.9%
2021	77.27	194^th	1848	89.5%
2022	82.22	135^th	1847	92.7%
2023	84.76	118^th	1897	93.8%
2024	85.60	102^nd	1883	94.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.18	171^st	1781	90.4%
2019	81.48	161^st	1798	91.0%
2021	60.85	625^th	1815	65.6%
2022	65.54	469^th	1841	74.5%
2023	68.49	448^th	1891	76.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.16	174^th	1784	90.2%
2019	74.21	235^th	1810	87.0%
2021	74.20	228^th	1829	87.5%
2022	77.04	189^th	1837	89.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.14	237^th	1803	86.9%
2019	67.74	403^rd	1824	77.9%
2021	79.57	214^th	1840	88.4%
2022	84.02	144^th	1853	92.2%
2023	89.95	67^th	1913	96.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	85.10	127^th	1691	92.5%
2019	80.05	179^th	1714	89.6%
2021	74.40	259^th	1743	85.1%
2022	78.42	186^th	1762	89.4%
2023	83.43	136^th	1820	92.5%
2024	82.99	127^th	1804	93.0%

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Rank History for White students at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.28	290^th	1539	81.2%
2019	70.82	318^th	1526	79.2%
2021	80.66	132^nd	1510	91.3%
2022	80.89	128^th	1525	91.6%
2023	93.11	11^th	1576	99.3%
2024	90.73	42^nd	1556	97.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	6	2	0	58	1	0	1	68
2015	15	2	0	107	0	0	3	127
2016	25	5	1	172	1	1	4	209
2017	27	6	2	182	0	0	5	222
2018	25	5	3	206	0	0	3	242
2019	37	7	4	232	0	0	1	281
2020	39	6	4	223	0	0	2	274
2021	37	8	3	230	1	0	2	281
2022	39	6	3	215	1	0	2	266
2023	29	5	7	212	1	0	2	256
2024	27	6	5	218	1	0	1	258

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	68	5.9	11.3	51.5
2015	127	8.0	15.8	59.1
2016	209	12.0	17.4	54.5
2017	222	11.8	18.6	61.3
2018	242	12.7	18.9	69.4
2019	281	11.3	24.7	61.6
2020	274	11.2	24.3	56.6
2021	281	10.6	26.3	70.5
2022	266	12.1	21.9	72.2
2023	256	12.4	20.5	72.3
2024	258	13.3	19.2	65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	68	5.9	11.3	51.5
2015	127	8.0	15.8	59.1
2016	209	12.0	17.4	54.5
2017	222	11.8	18.6	61.3
2018	242	12.7	18.9	69.4
2019	281	11.3	24.7	61.6
2020	274	11.2	24.3	56.6
2021	281	10.6	26.3	70.5
2022	266	12.1	21.9	72.2
2023	256	12.4	20.5	72.3
2024	258	13.3	19.2	65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$639 (8.3%)	$7,063 (91.7%)	$7,702
2020	$528 (7.4%)	$6,605 (92.6%)	$7,134
2021	$987 (12.1%)	$7,181 (87.9%)	$8,168

Data source: Texas Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 222^nd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 166^th of 1961 High schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational)	89	73	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))	74	27	47%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational)	79	87	8%
End of Course Biology (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))	51	45	6%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational)	62	84	22%
End of Course English I Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))	44	48	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational)	66	71	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))	42	48	6%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational)	93	88	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))	71	66	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	281	256	8.9%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	7	75%
Hispanic	232	212	8.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	37	29	21.6%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.6%	72.3%	10.7%

Schools Near Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Educational

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)		STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	258	13	19.2	65.1%	27 (10.5%)	6 (2.3%)	218 (84.5%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	83.6	156^th of 1987 public high schools	92.1%		82.5	166^th of 1961 public high schools	91.5%	10	47.5	84.1	88.2	86.8	93.5							$8,168	$987	$7,181
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design	Public	7-12	1 Battlin Buc Blvd	Corpus Christi	78408	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 878-5100	1,531	90	16.9	89.7%	117 (7.6%)	78 (5.1%)	1,322 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.6%)	14.5	1710^th of 1987 public high schools	13.9%		15.7	1668^th of 1961 public high schools	14.9%	42	18.6	23.3	32.0	36.0	42.6	70.1	65.5	12.0	54.0	22.9	29.9	$10,773	$1,373	$9,400
West Oso High School	Public	9-12	754 Flato Rd	Corpus Christi	78405	Nueces County	West Oso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 806-5960	534	42	12.6	87.1%	6 (1.1%)	55 (10.3%)	470 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	41.4	1147^th of 1987 public high schools	42.3%		32.2	1344^th of 1961 public high schools	31.5%	197	39.0	50.4	44.3	52.4	69.8							$12,535	$769	$11,766
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	397	16	24.1	62.7%	54 (13.6%)	7 (1.8%)	314 (79.1%)	17 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	89.1	73^rd of 1987 public high schools	96.3%		90.4	51^st of 1961 public high schools	97.4%	22	74.4	84.5	90.1	92.1	89.9							$7,051	$947	$6,104
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	1,316	79	16.6	83.4%	69 (5.2%)	41 (3.1%)	1,194 (90.7%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	26.9	1474^th of 1987 public high schools	25.8%		24.4	1507^th of 1961 public high schools	23.2%	33	26.5	31.5	45.9	45.7	56.0							$10,688	$1,428	$9,260
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	130	17	7.6	93.1%	9 (6.9%)	7 (5.4%)	112 (86.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	5.9	1862^nd of 1987 public high schools	6.3%		7	1803^rd of 1961 public high schools	8.1%	59	19.4	10.0	18.2	11.4	33.8							$17,997	$1,042	$16,955
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	1,588	95	16.7	71.0%	200 (12.6%)	35 (2.2%)	1,302 (82.0%)	32 (2.0%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	15 (0.9%)	31.4	1377^th of 1987 public high schools	30.7%		35.9	1266^th of 1961 public high schools	35.4%	111	20.6	41.8	49.9	48.2	57.5							$10,131	$1,195	$8,937
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	210	8	24.9	74.3%	24 (11.4%)	6 (2.9%)	175 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	5.4	1877^th of 1987 public high schools	5.5%		4.7	1861^st of 1961 public high schools	5.1%	16	5.5	4.4	15.2	20.5	35.9							$6,847	$779	$6,068
Premier H S - Corpus Christi	Public, Charter	9-12	5130 Kostoryz Rd	Corpus Christi	78415	Nueces County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(201) 402-0253	124	6	20.0	76.6%	13 (10.5%)	3 (2.4%)	104 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	12.5	1746^th of 1987 public high schools	12.1%		11.7	1725^th of 1961 public high schools	12.0%	21	26.5	20.0	7.7	36.0	41.4
Carroll High School	Public	9-12	3202 Saratoga Blvd	Corpus Christi	78415	Nueces County	Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 878-5140	1,870	107	17.5	66.7%	230 (12.3%)	78 (4.2%)	1,508 (80.6%)	20 (1.1%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	26 (1.4%)	35	1306^th of 1987 public high schools	34.3%		26.2	1468^th of 1961 public high schools	25.1%	162	22.6	42.8	48.6	57.9	57.2							$10,112	$1,183	$8,929

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