- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Memorial H S
Federal NCES profile for Memorial H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484110004680
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #53 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial H S has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial H S ranks #53 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110004680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Memorial H S held near 2,640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+85 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 142.9 → 143.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+85 students YoY 484110004680 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,636 enr · 18.6:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northbrook H S (2,398 students)
Memorial H S held near 2,640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+85 headcount). Teacher FTE added 142.9 → 143.2 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
2,636 students
- Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S
2,398 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
2,394 students
- Spring Woods H
Spring Woods H S
2,020 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle
1,236 students
- Spring Branch
Spring Branch Middle
1,137 students
What this shows Memorial H S reports 2,636 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 78% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,636 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,636
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,599
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 659 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Asian 17.3%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Memorial H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Branch Isd reports $12,599 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Branch Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 2,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~2,636 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial H S
How many students attend Memorial H S?
Memorial H S has 2,636 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,555 (2022-23) → 2,640 (2023-24), nearly flat (+85).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial H S is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial H S?
13.7% 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 51.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial H S?
Memorial H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial H S ranks #53 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Branch Isd?
Besides Memorial H S, Spring Branch Isd also operates Northbrook H S (2,398 students), Stratford H S (2,394 students), and Spring Woods H S (2,020 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.