Roy Miller High School is a public high school located in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas, United States and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Corpus Christi Independent School District. The school was known as Corpus Christi High School until 1950. It is the oldest high school in the city.
Serving 1,531 students in grades 7-12, Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design's student population of 1,531 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1894
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design 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 Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design is 0.25, 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
#7184 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buccaneers/lady Buccaneers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design's ranking?
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design is ranked #7184 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design often compared to?
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Designis often viewed alongside schools like King High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design?
The graduation rate of Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design is 83%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design?
1,531 students attend Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design?
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design offer ?
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design part of?
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design located?
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design 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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