Corpus Christi Academy
3875 1/2 South Staples, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 | (361) 225-4240
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 55
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 55 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 1133rd out of 1,325 high schools in TX.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 3875 1/2 S Staples, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
- Principal or Admin: Mr Roel Barrera
- Fax: (361) 225-4021
- Website: www.por-vida.org
School Operational Details
- Alternative School
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Charter School
School District Details
- Por Vida Academy
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,591
- Dropout Rate: 34.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.5
- Enrolled Students: 305
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 55
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 3.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 18 (32.7%)
- Females: 37 (67.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 3 (5.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 22 (40.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 25 (45.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 1 | 1.8% |
Asian | - | - |
Hispanic | 44 | 80.0% |
White | 10 | 18.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
9th Grade | 15 | 27.3% |
10th Grade | 13 | 23.6% |
11th Grade | 15 | 27.3% |
12th Grade | 12 | 21.8% |
Breakdown of College Ready Graduates (2009)
Percent Ready For College in Reading
School:
75.0%
District:
59.0%
State:
62.0%
Percent Ready For College in Math
School:
33.0%
District:
50.0%
State:
60.0%
Graduation & Dropout Rates (2009)
Graduation Rate
School:
65.0%
District:
19.8%
State:
80.6%
Dropout Rate
School:
10.0%
District:
44.4%
State:
9.4%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
2.9
District:
3.7
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
88.9%
District:
44.2%
State:
31.0%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$45,000
District:
$48,168
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$32,950
District:
$32,892
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$45,709
District:
$27,931
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$31,353
State:
$43,527
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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