Enrollment
2,026
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481527013128
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 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.
- #13 of 15
- high schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veterans Memorial H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Veterans Memorial H S
Veterans Memorial H S is a large high school in Corpus Christi, Texas, enrolling 2,026 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Texas schools and 27% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,026 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #172, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Corpus Christi Isd spends $9,995 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Corpus Christi Isd also operates Carroll H S (1,928 students) and Ray H S (1,578 students) alongside Veterans Memorial H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Veterans Memorial H S compares
Veterans Memorial H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corpus Christi Isd, which includes Veterans Memorial H S.
$9,995
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.8%
State 26.2%
Federal 25.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,026 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Veterans Memorial H S a good school?
Veterans 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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