Veterans Memorial High School is a senior high school in Mission, Texas and a part of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. It was made in 2002 and had the first graduation in 2004. It serves sections of Mission, Alton, and Palmhurst.
Serving 1,737 students in grades 9-12, Veterans 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,737 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Veterans Memorial High School serves the southeast part of Mission, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 21.3 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Veterans Memorial High School's student population of 1,737 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,737 students
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Veterans Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veterans Memorial 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
#6830 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Memorial High School's ranking?
Veterans Memorial High School is ranked #6830 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Veterans Memorial High School often compared to?
Veterans Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Veterans Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Veterans Memorial High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Veterans Memorial High School?
1,737 students attend Veterans Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Veterans Memorial High School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial High School?
Veterans Memorial High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial High School offer ?
Veterans Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Veterans Memorial High School part of?
Veterans Memorial High School is part of Mission CISD School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Excellent administration
5 10/10/2025
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