Enrollment
1,579
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482499012976
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-36% 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 San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 1,579 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,579 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 270 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (18%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Judson Isd spends $10,949 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 371 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,579 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Judson Isd also operates Judson H S (2,498 students) and Karen Wagner H S (2,423 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,949
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Judson Isd, which includes Veterans Memorial H S.
$10,949
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 33.9%
Federal 19.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
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 (~1,579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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 1,579 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX.
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 44/100 (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 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.
Is Veterans Memorial H S a good school?
Veterans Memorial H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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