At a glance
Reported students
2,140
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
164.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
535
Memorial H S: 2,140 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
13:1 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
- 1,997
- Teachers (FTE)
- 160.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Memorial H S
Memorial H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Port Arthur. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Port Arthur ISD. NCES reports 2,140 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 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, 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 (50.7%) and Black (42.7%). English learners represent 18.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. 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 9 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 student–teacher ratio and 164.1 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 11.29 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
- 18.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 11.29
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.9%
- Hispanic50.7%
- Black42.7%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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
9 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 Port Arthur ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Port Arthur Alternative Center
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Stilwell Tech Ctr/Cate
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Jefferson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
857 reported students
Houston El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
689 reported students
Tyrrell El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
670 reported students
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stilwell Tech Ctr/Cate High · Port Arthur ISD | 09–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Bob Hope H S High · Charter · Bob Hope School | 09–12 | 555 | 1.8 mi |
| Alternative Education School High · Nederland ISD | 06–12 | 0 | 2.7 mi |
| Port Neches-Groves H S High · Port Neches-Groves ISD | 09–12 | 1,720 | 3.7 mi |
| Nederland H S High · Nederland ISD | 09–12 | 1,500 | 4.1 mi |
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies High · Charter · Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies STEM School | 09–12 | 52 | 4.5 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 Port Arthur ISD.
How many students attend Memorial H S?
Memorial H S reported 2,140 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,997 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Memorial H S?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 2,140 students and 164.1 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 Port Arthur ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Memorial H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.7% 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 Port Arthur ISD, based in Port Arthur, TX, which operates 15 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 Stilwell Tech Ctr/Cate (0.2 mi), Bob Hope H S (1.8 mi), Alternative Education School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.