Serving 126 students in grades 4-12, Student Support Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Student Support Center's student population of 126 students has grown by 12500% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
DEVELOPING HEARTS AND MINDS
School Rankings
The diversity score of Student Support Center is 0.27, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Student Support Center?
126 students attend Student Support Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Student Support Center students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Student Support Center?
Student Support Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Student Support Center offer ?
Student Support Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Student Support Center part of?
Student Support Center is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Student Support Center located?
Student Support Center is located in the Central City neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 28 other public schools located in Central City.
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