Mary Carroll High School

Mary Carroll High School, often referred to as Carroll, is one of five high schools that are part of the Corpus Christi Independent School DistrictHistoryOpened in 1957, Mary Carroll High School is currently the second largest and third oldest school in the Corpus Christi Independent School District. The school is named for the Corpus Christi Independent School District's 1st female Superintendent.School Motto Educandi fortitudo. Eliminare infirmitate.AdministrativeCarroll's operating budget for the 2009-2010 school year was $13,557,830.00. Their attendance rate for 2008-2009 was 94.0%.EthnicityMary Carroll's ethnicity distribution for the 2009-2010 school year was 64.7% Hispanic, 25.0% White, 6.7% African-American, 3.2% Asian/Pacific Islander, and.4% Native American.Carroll Tiger BandThe Carroll band is currently the third largest in CCISD . As of July 2010, there are 114 students that are enrolled in band. It is under the direction of Mr. Joseph Rosales and Mrs. Lori Koch. It competes in the Region XIV, Area G; AAAAA bracket.Notable alumniCliff Pennington, Major League infielder for the Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimJeremy Jordan, Broadway actor, nominated for a Tony Award for his role in NewsiesGina M. Benavides, Justice, Texas Thirteenth Court of AppealsBrooks Kieschnick, an American baseball playerTerry Labonte, an American NASCAR driverBobby Labonte, an American NASCAR driverChris Richardson, a former member of the Harlem GlobetrottersPaula DeAnda, an American musician Brad Essex, A conservative writer for "Breitbart News" and The Brad Essex Report.Mando Saenz, an American singer and songwriter