- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Corpus Christi, TX
Veterans Memorial H S
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Memorial H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481527013128
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Memorial H S earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #13 of 15
- high schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans 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, Veterans Memorial H S ranks #13 of 15 high schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527013128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Veterans Memorial H S held near 2,008 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 109.2 → 110.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+59 students YoY 481527013128 · Corpus Christi, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,026 enr · 18.6:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll H S (1,928 students)
Veterans Memorial H S held near 2,008 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 109.2 → 110.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Veterans Memorial H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Veterans Memorial H S
2,026 students
- Carroll H S
Carroll H S
1,928 students
- Ray H S
Ray H S
1,578 students
- Roy Miller H S
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design
1,424 students
- Moody H S
Moody H S
1,326 students
- King H S
King H S
1,279 students
What this shows Veterans Memorial H S reports 2,026 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Memorial H S compares
Veterans 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 | 34.2% | ▼ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,026 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
2,026
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; 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
38.3%
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
$11,836
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
White 19.4%
Asian 6.6%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Veterans Memorial H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
District finance for Corpus Christi Isd reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veterans Memorial H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ray H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Memorial H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,424
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~2,026 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial H S
How many students attend Veterans Memorial H S?
Veterans Memorial H S has 2,026 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,949 (2022-23) → 2,008 (2023-24), nearly flat (+59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans 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 Veterans Memorial H S?
34.2% of students at Veterans Memorial H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Memorial H S?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Memorial H S is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial H S?
Veterans Memorial H S has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Veterans Memorial H S rank among high schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial H S ranks #13 of 15 high schools in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi on the city page.
What other schools are in Corpus Christi Isd?
Besides Veterans Memorial H S, Corpus Christi Isd also operates Carroll H S (1,928 students), Ray H S (1,578 students), and Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design (1,424 students). See the Corpus Christi Isd district page for the complete list.