Summary:
The 78401 zip code in Corpus Christi, Texas is home to a single public high school, Coles H.S. and Educational Center, which serves grades 8-12. This school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly Hispanic student population, low academic performance, and high rates of economic disadvantage.
Coles H.S. and Educational Center has a four-year graduation rate of 84.5%, which is lower than the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) and state averages. The school's dropout rate is also higher, at 10.3%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on STAAR EOC assessments are well below district and state levels across all subject areas, indicating that students are struggling to meet academic standards.
The school serves a population facing significant economic challenges, with 89.66% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, Coles H.S. and Educational Center has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 and higher spending per student than the district and state averages. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and implement more targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its student population and improve overall educational outcomes.
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