- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, 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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482499012976
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Memorial H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #40 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Memorial H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial H S ranks #40 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Veterans Memorial H S held near 1,688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-85 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 111.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-85 students YoY 482499012976 · San Antonio, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,579 enr · 14.2:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Judson H S (2,498 students)
Veterans Memorial H S held near 1,688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-85 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 111.1 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
- Judson H S
Judson H S
2,498 students
- Karen Wagner H
Karen Wagner H S
2,423 students
- This school
Veterans Memorial H S
1,579 students
- Judson Middle
Judson Middle
1,189 students
- Kitty Hawk Mid
Kitty Hawk Middle
1,062 students
- Henry Metzger 991
Henry Metzger Middle
991 students
What this shows Veterans Memorial H S reports 1,579 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,579 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,579
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$11,253
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 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 18.3%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Veterans Memorial H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Judson Isd reports $11,253 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karen Wagner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Judson Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Metzger Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial H S
How many students attend Veterans Memorial H S?
Veterans Memorial H S has 1,579 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,773 (2022-23) → 1,688 (2023-24), nearly flat (-85).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial H S is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Veterans Memorial H S?
39.5% 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 57.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial H S?
Veterans Memorial H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Veterans Memorial H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial H S ranks #40 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Judson Isd?
Besides Veterans Memorial H S, Judson Isd also operates Judson H S (2,498 students), Karen Wagner H S (2,423 students), and Judson Middle (1,189 students). See the Judson Isd district page for the complete list.