MEMORIAL H S

memorial.mcallenisd.org

2,080 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Memorial High School, located in McAllen, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the McAllen Independent School District. As a staple of the local community, the school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, athletics, and extracurricular development. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

Beyond its core curriculum, Memorial High School is known for its vibrant "Mustang" spirit and robust school culture. Students at Memorial have access to a wide variety of advanced academic programs, including Dual Credit and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as an array of competitive athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations. By balancing a rigorous academic focus with diverse enrichment opportunities, the school strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to their community.

2,080

Total Students

145.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEMORIAL H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	1,964
Black	11
Asian	32
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,964 (94.4 %)
White
67 (3.2 %)
Asian
32 (1.5 %)
Black
11 (0.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MCALLEN ISD
Phone:	(956)632-5201
Website:	http://memorial.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,080
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	145.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 567

Grade 10 605

Grade 11 470

Grade 12 438