CARL WUNSCHE SR H S

1,508 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carl Wunsche Sr. High School, located in Spring, Texas, is a specialized career-focused campus within the Spring Independent School District. Unlike traditional high schools, it is designed to provide students with a unique, college-preparatory experience centered on hands-on learning, real-world application, and professional skill development. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering them the chance to explore various career pathways while concurrently fulfilling their core academic requirements.

The institution is structured around several "academies," which allow students to focus their studies on specific industries such as health services, engineering, technology, and culinary arts. By integrating rigorous academic coursework with professional certifications and internship opportunities, Carl Wunsche Sr. High School aims to ensure that its graduates are not only prepared for university-level studies but also equipped with the practical tools necessary to succeed in the modern workforce immediately upon graduation.

1,508

Total Students

96.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARL WUNSCHE SR H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	1,012
Black	324
Asian	68
Two or More	17
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,012 (67.1 %)
Black
324 (21.5 %)
White
75 (5.0 %)
Asian
68 (4.5 %)
Two or More
17 (1.1 %)
American Indian
11 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SPRING ISD
Phone:	(281)891-7660
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	696
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	304

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 446

Grade 10 327

Grade 11 390

Grade 12 345