Serving 1,837 students in grades 9-12, Corsicana 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 1,837 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Corsicana High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Corsicana school district, covering approximately 226.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the outer edges of the zone takes around 20-30 minutes, with the furthest point being about 20.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Corsicana High School's student population of 1,837 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,837 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Dare to Be Different
School Rankings
Corsicana 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 Corsicana High School is 0.62, 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
#6433 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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
81%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corsicana High School's ranking?
Corsicana High School is ranked #6433 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Corsicana High School often compared to?
Corsicana High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mildred High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Corsicana High School?
The graduation rate of Corsicana High School is 81%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Corsicana High School?
1,837 students attend Corsicana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Corsicana High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Corsicana High School?
Corsicana High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Corsicana High School offer ?
Corsicana High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Corsicana High School part of?
Corsicana High School is part of Corsicana Independent School District.
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