Veterans Memorial Early College High School is a public high school in Brownsville, Texas, United States. It is one of six high schools operated by the Brownsville Independent School District and classified as a 6A school by the UIL.
Serving 2,216 students in grades 9-12, Veterans Memorial Early College High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Veterans Memorial Early College High School serves the northwest part of Brownsville, TX, covering an area of approximately 34.7 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Veterans Memorial Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Veterans Memorial Early College High School's student population of 2,216 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
Veterans Memorial Early College High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veterans Memorial Early College High School is 0.04, 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
#2135 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Memorial Early College High School's ranking?
Veterans Memorial Early College High School is ranked #2135 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Veterans Memorial Early College High School often compared to?
Veterans Memorial Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pace Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Veterans Memorial Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Veterans Memorial Early College High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Early College High School?
2,216 students attend Veterans Memorial Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Veterans Memorial Early College High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial Early College High School?
Veterans Memorial Early College High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial Early College High School offer ?
Veterans Memorial Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Veterans Memorial Early College High School part of?
Veterans Memorial Early College High School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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