Pasadena Memorial High School serves 3,049 students in grades 9-12.
Pasadena Memorial High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,049 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pasadena Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pasadena Memorial High School's student population of 3,049 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 192 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,049 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
192 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Pasadena Memorial High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pasadena Memorial High School is 0.32, 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
#898 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%

Hispanic
82%
53%

Black
4%
13%

White
8%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(18-19)91%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pasadena Memorial High School's ranking?
Pasadena Memorial High School is ranked #898 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pasadena Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Pasadena Memorial High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pasadena Memorial High School?
3,049 students attend Pasadena Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pasadena Memorial High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pasadena Memorial High School?
Pasadena Memorial High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pasadena Memorial High School offer ?
Pasadena Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pasadena Memorial High School part of?
Pasadena Memorial High School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 7/9/2013
I am going into 10th grade at memorial this year. For the most part there are really great teachers there!! But the students can be little brats sometimes. I am white and 70% of the school is Hispanic. So therefore I am often picked on because of race.
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