Veterans Memorial High School

Summary:

Veterans Memorial High School is a public high school serving 1,949 students in grades 9-12 in Corpus Christi, Texas, which is part of the Corpus Christi Independent School District. The school has a diverse student population and has maintained solid academic performance, though it lags behind the top-performing high schools in the region.

Veterans Memorial High School has a diverse student body, with 65.11% Hispanic, 22.99% White, 6.05% Asian, and 3.59% African American students. The school has consistently ranked in the middle range of Texas high schools, typically between 600-800 out of around 1,900 schools, and has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performs particularly well for Asian and African American students, ranking in the top 30% and top 25% of Texas high schools, respectively, in recent years. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status and at-risk students has been in the bottom 50% of Texas high schools.

Compared to other high schools in the Corpus Christi area, Veterans Memorial High School generally performs better than the district average, particularly in terms of test scores and graduation rates. However, it lags behind the top-performing London High School, which is part of the London Independent School District and consistently ranks in the top 5% of Texas high schools. The school's per-student spending of around $9,200 to $9,900 over the past few years is on par with the other Corpus Christi-area high schools, but lower than the state average, which may be a factor in its relatively middle-of-the-pack performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3750 Cimmarron Blvd
       Corpus Christi, TX  78414


(361) 878-7900

District: Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
738th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,222 Help


Feeder schools for Veterans Memorial High School:

Elementary:    Faye Webb Elementary
    Kolda Elementary
    Mireles Elementary
Middle:    Kaffie Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  2,008

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.5%
White:
20.8%
Asian:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Veterans Memorial High School ranks better than 62.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked high schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.85. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Veterans Memorial High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Veterans Memorial High School has the largest high school student body size in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.5%), White (20.8%), Asian (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial High School is 18.2. 6 high schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Veterans Memorial High School is $9,222. 6 high schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Veterans Memorial High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Veterans Memorial High School 738th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Veterans Memorial High School in the ranking list.)

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Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) 595th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Veterans Memorial High School

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Rank History for all students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.37 545th 1777 69.3%
2018 60.32 563rd 1797 68.7%
2019 68.28 416th 1857 77.6%
2021 59.81 646th 1861 65.3%
2022 50.77 858th 1876 54.3%
2023 60.16 672nd 1961 65.7%
2024 57.85 738th 1987 62.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.14 81st 582 86.1%
2019 81.35 75th 604 87.6%
2022 69.99 151st 664 77.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.46 297th 1113 73.3%
2019 56.60 322nd 1136 71.7%
2021 47.61 468th 1195 60.8%
2022 63.31 254th 1278 80.1%
2023 58.21 358th 1371 73.9%
2024 61.96 313th 1435 78.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.06 476th 1347 64.7%
2019 72.95 179th 1357 86.8%
2021 66.02 280th 1382 79.7%
2022 63.01 309th 1418 78.2%
2023 41.93 767th 1478 48.1%
2024 51.38 591st 1547 61.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.79 603rd 1794 66.4%
2019 56.45 603rd 1818 66.8%
2021 44.96 958th 1848 48.2%
2022 41.45 1018th 1847 44.9%
2023 47.09 878th 1897 53.7%
2024 45.83 865th 1883 54.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.69 674th 1781 62.2%
2019 63.50 556th 1798 69.1%
2021 61.08 620th 1815 65.8%
2022 49.50 894th 1841 51.4%
2023 56.78 739th 1891 60.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.45 561st 1784 68.6%
2019 62.77 418th 1810 76.9%
2021 49.06 768th 1829 58.0%
2022 39.84 980th 1837 46.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.83 559th 1803 69.0%
2019 69.49 367th 1824 79.9%
2021 55.75 694th 1840 62.3%
2022 49.57 807th 1853 56.4%
2023 60.64 612th 1913 68.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.62 220th 486 54.7%
2019 68.79 142nd 487 70.8%
2021 66.21 146th 488 70.1%
2022 62.24 194th 507 61.7%
2023 69.12 148th 525 71.8%
2024 42.66 351st 529 33.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.02 410th 1013 59.5%
2019 60.11 318th 1024 68.9%
2021 53.74 378th 1020 62.9%
2022 60.80 270th 1031 73.8%
2023 69.02 227th 1069 78.8%
2024 73.80 177th 1065 83.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.67 529th 1691 68.7%
2019 67.34 376th 1714 78.1%
2021 53.17 703rd 1743 59.7%
2022 45.25 866th 1762 50.9%
2023 56.79 620th 1820 65.9%
2024 50.55 726th 1804 59.8%
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Rank History for White students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.06 481st 1539 68.7%
2019 66.54 397th 1526 74.0%
2021 63.80 437th 1510 71.1%
2022 57.06 540th 1525 64.6%
2023 61.56 514th 1576 67.4%
2024 52.78 653rd 1556 58.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Sunday, August 5, 2018

Open Quote Excellent principal, leading this new school with organized professionalism. Students love the school and are proud to attend. Sports, arts, and academics are supported strongly. Very diverse and open minded culture. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Veterans Memorial High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 364 34 76 869 5 2 13 0 1363
2017 482 53 106 1308 6 5 21 0 1981
2018 544 62 115 1397 9 7 25 0 2159
2019 523 79 127 1511 6 5 29 0 2280
2020 521 78 126 1444 6 5 37 0 2217
2021 502 71 134 1347 7 5 30 0 2096
2022 457 62 121 1357 6 3 33 0 2039
2023 448 70 118 1269 3 7 34 0 1949
2024 418 75 128 1335 2 4 46 0 2008

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Veterans Memorial High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 1363 73.0 18.6 25.9
2017 1981 104.7 18.9 29.1
2018 2159 116.0 18.6 42.6
2019 2280 117.7 19.3 26.5
2020 2217 119.5 18.5 27
2021 2096 118.9 17.6 32.3
2022 2039 114.0 17.8 36.3
2023 1949 109.2 17.8 35.7
2024 2008 110.1 18.2 38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Veterans Memorial High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 1363 73.0 18.6 25.9
2017 1981 104.7 18.9 29.1
2018 2159 116.0 18.6 42.6
2019 2280 117.7 19.3 26.5
2020 2217 119.5 18.5 27
2021 2096 118.9 17.6 32.3
2022 2039 114.0 17.8 36.3
2023 1949 109.2 17.8 35.7
2024 2008 110.1 18.2 38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Veterans Memorial High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $715 (8.8%) $7,437 (91.2%) $8,152
2020 $786 (9.3%) $7,685 (90.7%) $8,471
2021 $932 (10.1%) $8,290 (89.9%) $9,222

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Memorial High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 416th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 672nd of 1961 High schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Veterans Memorial High School)7439
 35%
   End of Course Algebra I (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))7427
 47%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Veterans Memorial High School)7260
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))5145
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Veterans Memorial High School)6668
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4448
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Veterans Memorial High School)5667
 11%
   End of Course English II Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4248
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Veterans Memorial High School)8075
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))7166
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22801949
 14.5%
African American7970
 11.4%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian127118
 7.1%
Hispanic15111269
 16%
Pacific Islander57
 40%
White523448
 14.3%
Two or More Races2934
 17.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.5%35.7%
 9.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Memorial High School

Veterans Memorial High School ranks 738th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Veterans Memorial High School are 66% Hispanic, 21% White, 6% Asian, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Veterans Memorial High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Faye Webb Elementary
Elementary : Kolda Elementary
Elementary : Mireles Elementary
Middle : Kaffie Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,008 students attended Veterans Memorial High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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