Corpus Christi Independent School District has been named 2024 School District of the Year by The National Hispanic Institute, highlighting the district’s success in developing student leaders.
CCISD earned this recognition through consistent commitment to student participation across NHI's three flagship summer leadership programs: the Great Debate, the Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session,
and the Collegiate World Series. These programs provide opportunities for students to create and advance their ideas, invest in themselves and gain confidence in making college the next step in their professional development.
The district's commitment has shown excellent results, with 98% of students enrolling in college and 90% graduating within five years.
The NHI representative nominating CCISD for this honor said, “They continue to invest in NHI learning for aspiring leaders of the future. When ISDs are facing lots of challenges evolving and the never-ending challenges of properly financing education, CCISD continues to understand the importance of doing its part to ensure strong student leadership culture and planting the early seeds for future civic engagement. This is the type of thinking ISDs rarely adopt in their planning.”
Since its founding in 1979, NHI has developed more than 100,000 leaders across the United States and internationally. The organization partners with educational institutions to identify and nurture future leaders who demonstrate potential for both professional success and community leadership.