For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,429 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Corpus Christi, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Central City are Collegiate High School, Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Education and Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City, Corpus Christi, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central City, Corpus Christi, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Collegiate High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Corpus Christi, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Baldwin Blvd St Clair Bldg
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-2425
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-2425
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Education
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3902 Morgan Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-4780
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-4780
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3102 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Grades: PK-10
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2840
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2840
Grades: 4-12
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
West Oso High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
754 Flato Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 806-5960
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 806-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
Moody High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1818 Trojan Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7340
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,316 students
Rank: #77.
Coles H S And Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
924 Winnebago St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 878-7380
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 878-7380
Grades: 8-12
| 130 students
Rank: #88.
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Battlin Buc Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-5100
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-5100
Grades: 7-12
| 1,531 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Corpus Christi, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Corpus Christi, TX include Collegiate High School, Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Education and Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Corpus Christi?
7 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Corpus Christi.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Corpus Christi?
the neighborhood of Central City, Corpus Christi public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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