Public schools in Port Arthur, TX
20 open public schools with an address in Port Arthur, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,051
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
6
0 virtual
An overview of Port Arthur public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Port Arthur, TX: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,051 students, an average of 503 per school. The largest campus is Memorial H S (2,140 students), and the largest elementary school is Houston El (689).
Port Arthur ISD operates the most schools here (14), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 86% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Port Arthur
Elementary schools in Port Arthur
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hope School - El Campus Bob Hope School · Charter | PK–05 | 650 | 21:1 | |
| Dequeen El Port Arthur ISD | 03–05 | 232 | 9.8:1 | |
| Houston El Port Arthur ISD | PK–05 | 689 | 13.2:1 | |
| Lakeview El Port Arthur ISD | PK–05 | 535 | 13.7:1 | |
| Port Acres El Port Arthur ISD | PK–05 | 507 | 16.5:1 | |
| Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El Port Arthur ISD | PK–05 | 644 | 15.9:1 | |
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies STEM School · Charter | PK–05 | 236 | 15.7:1 | |
| Travis El Port Arthur ISD | PK–05 | 543 | 14.5:1 | |
| Tyrrell El Port Arthur ISD | PK–05 | 670 | 15.3:1 | |
| Washington El Port Arthur ISD | PK–02 | 223 | 10.1:1 |
Middle schools in Port Arthur
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hope School Bob Hope School · Charter | 06–08 | 473 | 20.3:1 | |
| Jefferson Middle Port Arthur ISD | 06–08 | 857 | 13.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Middle Port Arthur ISD | 06–08 | 619 | 11.2:1 | |
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies STEM School · Charter | 06–08 | 46 | 11.5:1 |
High schools in Port Arthur
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hope H S Bob Hope School · Charter | 09–12 | 555 | 18.6:1 | |
| Memorial H S Port Arthur ISD | 09–12 | 2,140 | 13:1 | |
| Port Arthur Alternative Center Port Arthur ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Stilwell Tech Ctr/Cate Port Arthur ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies STEM School · Charter | 09–12 | 52 | 18.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Port Arthur
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs Port Arthur ISD | PK–PK | 380 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2%
- Hispanic59%
- Black34.7%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Port Arthur schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,051 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Port Arthur
How many public schools are in Port Arthur, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Port Arthur: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,051 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Port Arthur?
Schools with an address in Port Arthur belong to 3 education agencies, led by Port Arthur ISD (14 schools), Bob Hope School (3 schools), Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies STEM School (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Port Arthur?
Memorial H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Port Arthur, with 2,140 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Port Arthur?
Yes. 6 of the 20 public schools in Port Arthur are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bob Hope H S, Bob Hope School, Bob Hope School - El Campus. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Port Arthur schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Port Arthur public schools is 14.5:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Port Arthur guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities