Mary Carroll High School, often referred to as Carroll, is one of six high schools that are part of the Corpus Christi Independent School District.
Serving 1,928 students in grades 9-12, Carroll High School 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 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,928 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carroll High School serves the southern part of its school district in Corpus Christi, TX, covering an area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carroll High School's student population of 1,928 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,928 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carroll High School 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 Carroll High School is 0.35, 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
#7629 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carroll High School's ranking?
Carroll High School is ranked #7629 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carroll High School often compared to?
Carroll High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agua Dulce High School, Moody High School, Collegiate High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carroll High School?
The graduation rate of Carroll High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Carroll High School?
1,928 students attend Carroll High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Carroll High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carroll High School?
Carroll High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carroll High School offer ?
Carroll High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carroll High School part of?
Carroll High School is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Carroll High School located?
Carroll High School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 21 other public schools located in South Side.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
What on Earth has happened to the Corpus Christi schools? I graduated in1971 and went onto rather easily graduate from UTA, after having survived several personal tragedies. I am appalled and saddened by the student/teacher ratio, amount of spending per student, student graduation rates, etc. These young people must not realize how vitally important a basic education is--and high school completion is basic. They must be prepared for vocational school or college/university if they want to compete in today's society as most of them will, most likely, move away from Corpus. I was once a Tigerette & proud of Carroll but, now, I'm worried & embarrassed by the school board.
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