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MEMORIAL H S

935 ECHO LN, HOUSTON, TX 77024SPRING BRANCH ISD
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
2,555
Students
Total enrolled
95%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
10% vs nat'l
$18,524
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
29% vs nat'l
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
16% vs nat'l
76/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
52% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 2,555 students in grades 09–12 in HOUSTON, Texas.
29% above average funding
District spends $18,524 per pupil, 29% more than the national average of $14,347.
High opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 76th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MEMORIAL H S is a very large high in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades 09–12 with 2,555 students. The district invests $18,524 per student — 29% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 76/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at MEMORIAL H S

2,555
Total Students
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
143
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,256 male · 1,299 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 398 students
Student Composition
17%
53%
23%
Asian17%
White53%
Hispanic / Latino23%
Black3%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 484110004680

Academic Outcomes at MEMORIAL H S

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
95%
State avg
89%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
High opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 76th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77024

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,524Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,524
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,151
Student Support$3,520
Administration$2,223
Operations$2,779
Other$1,852
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,524 spent per student, an estimated $8,206 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
74%
State government
6.5%
Local (property tax)
74.2%
Federal programs
19.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 95% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $18,524/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (76/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (713)251-2500
NCES ID: 484110004680
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
935 ECHO LN, HOUSTON, TX 77024
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.