SST CORPUS CHRISTI

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY

www.sstschools.org/

Charter School 2,343 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The School of Science and Technology (SST) Corpus Christi is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school that emphasizes a STEM-focused curriculum. Serving students from kindergarten through high school, the institution is part of a larger network of SST schools across Texas known for integrating rigorous academic standards with project-based learning. The school aims to prepare students for college and future careers by fostering critical thinking, innovation, and strong foundational skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Located on Saratoga Blvd, the campus cultivates a supportive, diverse learning environment that focuses on character development alongside academic achievement. SST Corpus Christi leverages small class sizes and personalized attention to help students excel, often offering extracurricular opportunities such as robotics clubs, math competitions, and various STEM-related activities. By bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, the school strives to empower its student body to become tomorrow's leaders in the global technology-driven economy.

2,343

Total Students

157.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SST CORPUS CHRISTI
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	1,952
Black	66
Asian	39
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,952 (83.3%)
White
247 (10.5%)
Black
66 (2.8%)
Asian
39 (1.7%)
Two or More
34 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY
Phone:	(361)851-2450
Website:	http://www.sstschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	2,343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	157.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	197

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 91

Kindergarten 230

Grade 1 242

Grade 2 263

Grade 3 235

Grade 4 232

Grade 5 192

Grade 6 222

Grade 7 202

Grade 8 159

Grade 9 87

Grade 10 77

Grade 11 56

Grade 12 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SST CORPUS CHRISTI
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	91
Kindergarten	230
Grade 1	242
Grade 2	263
Grade 3	235
Grade 4	232
Grade 5	192
Grade 6	222
Grade 7	202
Grade 8	159
Grade 9	87
Grade 10	77
Grade 11	56
Grade 12	55