- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Arthur, TX
Memorial H S
Federal NCES profile for Memorial H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483540009317
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial H S earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Port Arthur · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Port Arthur, TX.
School address
District: Port Arthur Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483540009317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Memorial H S held near 2,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 169.4 → 160.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 483540009317 · Port Arthur, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,140 enr · 12.7:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Middle (857 students)
Memorial H S held near 2,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 169.4 → 160.3 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
- This school
Memorial H S
2,140 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle
857 students
- Houston El 689
Houston El
689 students
- Tyrrell El 670
Tyrrell El
670 students
- Staff Sergeant 644
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
644 students
- Lincoln Middle 619
Lincoln Middle
619 students
What this shows Memorial H S reports 2,140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial H S compares
Memorial H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,140 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,140
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors11.3 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
684
in-school suspensions + 477 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 117 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
African American 42.7%
Asian 2.6%
White 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Memorial H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Arthur Isd reports $14,737 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyrrell El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial H S
How many students attend Memorial H S?
Memorial H S has 2,140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Arthur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,116 (2022-23) → 2,068 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial H S is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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?
74.8% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment, in Port Arthur, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial H S?
Memorial H S has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Memorial H S rank among high schools in Port Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial H S ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Port Arthur, 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 Port Arthur on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Arthur Isd?
Besides Memorial H S, Port Arthur Isd also operates Jefferson Middle (857 students), Houston El (689 students), and Tyrrell El (670 students). See the Port Arthur Isd district page for the complete list.