At a glance
Reported students
2,021
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
154.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502
Memorial H S: 2,021 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,138
- Teachers (FTE)
- 141.43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Memorial H S
Memorial H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in McAllen. It is one of 31 current school records connected to McAllen ISD. NCES reports 2,021 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (94.3%) and White (3.3%). English learners represent 27.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 26 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Memorial H S
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 154.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 9.87 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 9.87
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.03
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.3%
- Hispanic94.3%
- Black0.5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
26 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in McAllen ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McAllen H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,134 reported students
Rowe H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,905 reported students
Achieve Early College H S
High · Grades 09–12
428 reported students
Lamar Academy
High · Grades 10–12
47 reported students
Morris Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
999 reported students
Cathey Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
827 reported students
Public schools near Memorial H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Academy High · McAllen ISD | 10–12 | 47 | 0.8 mi |
| Triumph Public High Schools-McAllen High · Charter · Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley | 09–12 | 118 | 1.3 mi |
| McAllen H S High · McAllen ISD | 09–12 | 2,134 | 1.7 mi |
| Achieve Early College H S High · McAllen ISD | 09–12 | 428 | 2.1 mi |
| Psja James Bowie DAEP High · Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | 06–12 | 117 | 2.4 mi |
| J J A E P High · Edinburg CISD | 08–12 | — | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Memorial H S
What grades does Memorial H S serve?
Memorial H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in McAllen ISD.
How many students attend Memorial H S?
Memorial H S reported 2,021 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,138 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Memorial H S?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 2,021 students and 154.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Memorial H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Memorial H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on McAllen ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Memorial H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Memorial H S in?
Memorial H S is part of McAllen ISD, based in McAllen, TX, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Memorial H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lamar Academy (0.8 mi), Triumph Public High Schools-McAllen (1.3 mi), McAllen H S (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.