Harold T Branch Academy For Career
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
Phone: (361) 878-4780
Fax: (361) 885-7797
District: Corpus Christi Independent School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 248 students
Harold T Branch Academy For Career, a public school located in Corpus Christi, TX, serves grades 9-12 in the Corpus Christi Independent School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Harold T Branch Academy For Career is a public school located in Corpus Christi, TX. 248 students attend Harold T Branch Academy For Career.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from Texas Education Agency. |
| College Readiness | 8/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 ACT participation data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 SAT percent participation data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 SAT percent college ready data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 Average SAT score data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 Average ACT score data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 ACT percent college ready data from Texas Education Agency, and using 2025 demographic data from Texas Education Agency. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Texas Education Agency. |
Posted: April 7, 2021
My experience with Harold T. Branch Academy has nothing but positive! I have been able to get involved with so many different extracurricular activities. I have been able to take part in a paid internship, many honor societies, and volunteer opportunities. I have been able to accomplish so much by having the support of the teachers and staff. I finished my associate's degree at Del Mar College through dual enrollment. I never had to pay for any expenses, such as books, transportation to DMC, and tuition.
If you are looking for a challenge, join this opportunity and see yourself grow academically and personally.
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Posted: February 12, 2017
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Posted: February 12, 2017
All the teachers are awesome.. You can talk to them about anything. They can become friends and/or family to you.
Posted: February 12, 2017
Each teacher makes sure you know what you're doing for your homework. Though, you typically don't have homework.
Posted: February 12, 2017
The teachers are great. The students are cool. There are no fights. The staff are nice people and help the students all the time. If you need help, someone is bound to help you.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamar Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Corpus Christi | TX | 4.7 mi | |
| 2 | The Lakes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Corpus Christi | TX | 7 mi | |
| 3 | Kings Crossing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Corpus Christi | TX | 8.2 mi | |
| 4 | The Vineyards | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Corpus Christi | TX | 8.5 mi | |
| 5 | Bay Point | Apartment Complex | Corpus Christi | TX | 8.8 mi | |
| 6 | NA | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Kingsville | TX | 31.7 mi | |
| 7 | Hawks Landing | Apartment Complex | Kingsville | TX | 32 mi | |
| 8 | Hunters Cove | Apartment Complex | Kingsville | TX | 32.5 mi | |
| 9 | Hunter's Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Kingsville | TX | 32.6 mi | |
| 10 | Hunter's Cove Apartments | Apartment Complex | Kingsville | TX | 33.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Padre Island National Seashore | Corpus Christi | TX | 25.7 mi | |
| 2 | Kingsville | Kingsville | TX | 31.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Corpus Christi NAS | 10.8 mi. |
| Kingsville NAS | 30.1 mi. |
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