CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL

CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE PREP H S is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the POR VIDA ACADEMY school district, located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 68 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE PREP H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Corpus Christi College Prep High School is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Operated under the Por Vida Academy Charter District, the school is specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings or who are seeking a non-traditional, supportive path toward graduation. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students recover credits, improve their academic standing, and ultimately earn their high school diploma in a structured, focused environment.

The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that every student has the potential to succeed when provided with the right resources and a supportive community. Beyond the core academic curriculum, Corpus Christi College Prep emphasizes workforce readiness and post-secondary preparation, encouraging students to develop the skills necessary for life after graduation. Through its partnership with the Por Vida Academy network, the school maintains a commitment to student-centered education, striving to remove barriers to learning and fostering a culture of accountability and personal growth for the youth of the Coastal Bend area.

For more information, contact CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE PREP H S at (361) 225-4240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3501 S PADRE ISLAND DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78415
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CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 68 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
District:
POR VIDA ACADEMY
Total Students:
68
Teachers:
7.16
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 68 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
83.8%
White
8.8%
Black or African American
5.9%
Two or more races
1.5%

Female
69.1%
Male
30.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.