Serving 130 students in grades 8-12, Coles H S And Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coles H S And Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Coles H S And Educational Center's student population of 130 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Coles H S And Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coles H S And Educational Center is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7661 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coles H S And Educational Center's ranking?
Coles H S And Educational Center is ranked #7661 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coles H S And Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Coles H S And Educational Center is 85%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Coles H S And Educational Center?
130 students attend Coles H S And Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Coles H S And Educational Center students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coles H S And Educational Center?
Coles H S And Educational Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coles H S And Educational Center offer ?
Coles H S And Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Coles H S And Educational Center part of?
Coles H S And Educational Center is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Coles H S And Educational Center located?
Coles H S And Educational Center is located in the Central City neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 29 other public schools located in Central City.
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