Compare Ray High School with King High School

As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.

We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average high schools: Ray High School and King High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the CORPUS CHRISTI ISD.

Ray High School’s regular student population is 1,690 with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6 students/teacher ratio. The student population at King High School is 1,481 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.4 students/teacher ratio.

Performance Indicators

Ray High School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 80 in student achievement, 85 in school progress and 76 in closing performance gaps. It scored 82 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.

On the other hand, King High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 81 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, 74 in closing performance gaps and 80 overall in post-secondary readiness.

Ray High School
Directions1002 TEXAN TRL, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78411
King High School
Directions5225 GOLLIHAR RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78412
Ray High School
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B
Good
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80
Student Achievement
85
Student Progress
76
Closing Performance Gaps
82
Overall
King High School
Directions5225 GOLLIHAR RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78412
B
Good
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81
Student Achievement
82
Student Progress
74
Closing Performance Gaps
80
Overall
Distinction Designations

A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.

Ray High School's four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. King High School did not earn any distinction.

Ray High School
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King High School
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Ray High School
Directions1002 TEXAN TRL, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78411
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
King High School
Directions5225 GOLLIHAR RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78412
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Student Demographics

Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Ray High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 78.82% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (14.44%), Asians (2.84%), African Americans (2.78%), Two or More Races (0.65%) and Native Americans (0.47%).

At King High School, Hispanics make up 75.15% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (17.49%), African Americans (4.25%), Asians (1.42%), Two or More Races (1.42%) and Native Americans (0.14%).

Based on household incomes, Ray High School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 68.93% compared to 67.12% at King High School.

In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Ray High School has a higher number of English Language Learners comprising 4.20% of its student population compared to 3.38% at King High School.

Ray High School 9.17% are in the special education program, 13.49% are in the gifted and talented program, and bilingual students comprise 4.08% students. King High School has no gifted and talented student, while 10.67% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 3.17% students.

Ray High School
Directions1002 TEXAN TRL, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78411
King High School
Directions5225 GOLLIHAR RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78412

Racial/Ethnic Groups

Ray High School
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Total Students 1,690
African American 2.78% (47 students)
Hispanic 78.82% (1332 students)
White 14.44% (244 students)
Asian 2.84% (48 students)
Native American 0.47% (8 students)
Two or More Races 0.65% (11 students)
Total Students 100.00% (1690 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 68.93% (1165 students)
Limited English Proficiency 4.20% (71 students)
King High School
Directions5225 GOLLIHAR RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78412
Total Students 1,481
African American 4.25% (63 students)
Hispanic 75.15% (1113 students)
White 17.49% (259 students)
Asian 1.42% (21 students)
Native American 0.14% (2 students)
Two or More Races 1.42% (21 students)
Total Students 100.00% (1481 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 67.12% (994 students)
Limited English Proficiency 3.38% (50 students)

Program

Ray High School
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Bilingual 4.08% (69 students)
Gifted & Talented 13.49% (228 students)
Special Education 9.17% (155 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 0.92% (16 students)
King High School
Directions5225 GOLLIHAR RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78412
Bilingual 3.17% (47 students)
Gifted & Talented 0.00% (0 student)
Special Education 10.67% (158 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.11% (16 students)
Staff Profile

Ray High School's 108 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 10.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 13.5 years. King High School's 90 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 10.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 14.6 years.

Of its teaching staff, Ray High School has six teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 18 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 38 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 23 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. King High School has five teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 25 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers.

Ray High School has eight special education teachers assisted by 12 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. King High School has six special education teachers and 15 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.

Ray High School
Directions1002 TEXAN TRL, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78411
King High School
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Experience

Ray High School
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Over 30 years 5.56% (6 teachers)
20 - 30 years 16.57% (18 teachers)
10 - 20 years 34.81% (38 teachers)
6 - 10 years 21.02% (23 teachers)
1- 5 years 17.50% (19 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 4.63% (5 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 13.5 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 10.3 yrs
King High School
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Over 30 years 5.88% (5 teachers)
20 - 30 years 28.05% (25 teachers)
10 - 20 years 21.51% (19 teachers)
6 - 10 years 19.40% (18 teachers)
1- 5 years 18.51% (17 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 6.65% (6 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 14.6 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 10.5 yrs

Teacher Type

Ray High School
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Female Teachers 52.59% (57 teachers)
Male Teachers 47.31% (51 teachers)
School Admin 5
School Support 13
Edu Aids 12
Special Education 8
King High School
Directions5225 GOLLIHAR RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78412
Female Teachers 50.00% (45 teachers)
Male Teachers 50.00% (45 teachers)
School Admin 6
School Support 11
Edu Aids 15
Special Education 6
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