Overview
MEMORIAL H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in PORT ARTHUR, Texas. The school enrolls 2,140 students. It is part of the PORT ARTHUR ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPORT ARTHUR ISD
County48245
CityPORT ARTHUR
ZIP77642
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483540009317
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,140
White2.6%
Hispanic / Latino44.8%
Black / African American4.7%
Asian45.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %81%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)