Memorial High School is a public, co-educational secondary school located in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. It was established in August 2002 after a merger of three previous high schools: Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Stephen F. Austin.
Serving 2,068 students in grades 9-12, Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,068 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial High School's student population of 2,068 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 160 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,068 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
160 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
School Rankings
Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7786 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
42%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial High School's ranking?
Memorial High School is ranked #7786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Memorial High School often compared to?
Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Neches-groves High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Memorial High School is 85%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Memorial High School?
2,068 students attend Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Memorial High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial High School?
Memorial High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memorial High School offer ?
Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Memorial High School part of?
Memorial High School is part of Port Arthur Independent School District.
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