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ROY MILLER H S AND METRO SCHOOL OF DESIGN

1 BATTLIN BUC BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78408CORPUS CHRISTI ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
1,538
Students
Total enrolled
80%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 8% vs nat'l
$13,510
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 7% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,538 students in grades 07–12 in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,510 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ROY MILLER H S AND METRO SCHOOL OF DESIGN is a very large high in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, serving grades 07–12 with 1,538 students. The district invests $13,510 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 88% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ROY MILLER H S AND METRO SCHOOL OF DESIGN

1,538
Total Students
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
88%
Free Lunch
93
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution810 male · 728 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility88%
National avg 52% · 1,361 students
Student Composition
8%
86%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino86%
Black5%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 481527001073

Academic Outcomes at ROY MILLER H S AND METRO SCHOOL OF DESIGN

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
80
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
80%
State avg
89%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 28th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 78408

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,510Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,510
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,945
Student Support$2,567
Administration$1,621
Operations$2,027
Other$1,351
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,510 spent per student, an estimated $5,985 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
26%
49%
State government
26.3%
Local (property tax)
48.8%
Federal programs
25.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 80% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 88% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KOLDA ELFAYE WEBB ELCALK-WILSON ELBARNES EL
+11 more
↓
Middle
ADKINS MIDDLEBAKER MIDDLEGRANT MIDDLECUNNINGHAM MIDDLE AT SOUTH PARK
+6 more
↓
High School
VETERANS MEMORIAL H SCARROLL H SRAY H SKING H S
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyNueces County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCORPUS CHRISTI ISD →
Phone: (361)878-5100
NCES ID: 481527001073
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CORPUS CHRISTI seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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VETERANS MEMORIAL H S
1,949 students · 09–12
● 42 opp36% FRL
High
CARROLL H S
1,851 students · 09–12
● 51 opp68% FRL
High
RAY H S
1,640 students · 09–12
● 42 opp69% FRL
High
KING H S
1,400 students · 09–12
● 48 opp63% FRL
High
MOODY H S
1,382 students · 09–12
● 40 opp84% FRL
Mid
ADKINS MIDDLE
956 students · 06–08
● 42 opp48% FRL
Mid
BAKER MIDDLE
880 students · 06–08
● 42 opp65% FRL
Elem
KOLDA EL
879 students · PK–05
● 42 opp36% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1 BATTLIN BUC BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78408
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.