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Port Arthur Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,142 students in Port Arthur Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Port Arthur Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Port Arthur Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Memorial High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
8,041 Students
1,886,103 Students
# Teachers
612 Teachers
125,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Port Arthur Independent School District, which is ranked #1076 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1081 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Graduation Rate
85%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
54%
53%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
38%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,662 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,074 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$145 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,662
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,074
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Port Arthur Independent School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Ssgt Lucian Adam Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4000
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Co Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5030 Ste 100 Hwy 69
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 720-4019
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 720-4019
Gr: 10-11 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Port Arthur Alternative Center
Alternative School
1030 Dunbar Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Stilwell Tech Ctr/cate
Alternative School
3501 Sgt Lucian Adams Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Gr: 9-12
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