MARY GRETT SCHOOL

MARY GRETT SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the CORPUS CHRISTI ISD school district, located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 82 students. 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 15 teachers, MARY GRETT SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.

The MARY GRETT SCHOOL, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD). It is designed specifically to serve students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities. The school provides a highly structured and supportive environment that focuses on functional life skills, sensory development, and individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the MARY GRETT SCHOOL emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, often integrating therapeutic services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy directly into the school day. The staff is dedicated to fostering independence, social interaction, and personal growth, ensuring that all students—regardless of their level of ability—have access to resources that help them reach their maximum potential within a safe and inclusive campus community.

For more information, contact MARY GRETT SCHOOL at (361) 878-1738 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4402 CASTENON
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78416-2495
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MARY GRETT SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 82 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
CORPUS CHRISTI ISD
Total Students:
82
Teachers:
15.35
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
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 82 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARY GRETT SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.6%
White
17.1%
Black or African American
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.4%
Asian
1.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.