Memorial H S
Port Arthur, TX · Port Arthur ISD · Grades 9-12
1,328th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
Memorial H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Memorial H S 1,328th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 20% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — declining.
Memorial H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,531 students tested
Memorial H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,068 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.4% | 50.5% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| Black | 50.4% | 42.2% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Asian | 6.6% | 2.9% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Memorial H S
Typical home value $129K in zip 77642 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Memorial H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Bob Hope H SBob Hope School · 1.8 mi away · charter676th of 1,669
ELA 74% · Math 23% - 6Port Neches-Groves H SPort Neches-Groves ISD · 3.7 mi away815th of 1,669
ELA 54% · Math 34% - 8Nederland H SNederland ISD · 4.1 mi away364th of 1,669
ELA 61% · Math 59% - 1Tekoa Academy of Accelerated StudiesTekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies STEM School · 4.5 mi away · charter1,528th of 1,669
ELA 32% · Math 0% - –Jefferson Co Youth AcadNederland ISD · 6.2 mi away
- –Jefferson Co Youth AcadBeaumont ISD · 6.2 mi away
- 6Bridge City H SBridge City ISD · 11.1 mi away744th of 1,669
ELA 56% · Math 36% - 7Orangefield H SOrangefield ISD · 11.5 mi away554th of 1,669
ELA 65% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Memorial H S in?
Memorial H S is part of the Port Arthur ISD district in Port Arthur, Texas.
Is Memorial H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Memorial H S 1,328th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Memorial H S?
Hispanic 51%, Black 42%, Asian 3%, White 2% (2,068 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Memorial H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77642 is $129K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.