- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frisco, TX
Memorial H S
Federal NCES profile for Memorial H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482001013470
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 12
- high schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial H S has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial H S ranks #5 of 12 high schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Memorial H S shrank from 1,565 students in 2022-23 to 1,464 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 122.3 → 112.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 482001013470 · Frisco, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,439 enr · 11.8:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Memorial H S shrank from 1,565 students in 2022-23 to 1,464 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 122.3 → 112.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Memorial H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school
Memorial H S
1,439 students
What this shows Memorial H S reports 1,439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial H S compares
Memorial H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,439 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,439
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 34.3%
Asian 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Memorial H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial H S
How many students attend Memorial H S?
Memorial H S has 1,439 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,565 (2022-23) → 1,464 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial H S is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial H S?
16.0% of students at Memorial H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial H S?
The largest demographic group at Memorial H S is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial H S?
Memorial H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Memorial H S rank among high schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial H S ranks #5 of 12 high schools in Frisco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Memorial H S, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.