VETERANS MEMORIAL H S

1,737 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Veterans Memorial High School, located at 700 E. Two Mile Rd in Mission, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, athletics, and fine arts. The campus culture is deeply rooted in fostering a sense of community and school pride, often highlighted by its active involvement in regional extracurricular competitions and its dedication to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through university pathways or career and technical education.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Veterans Memorial High School is recognized for its vibrant student life and facilities, which provide a modern environment for learning and development. The school prides itself on a supportive faculty and staff that emphasize character building alongside scholastic achievement. By offering a diverse range of clubs, organizations, and athletic programs, the school ensures that its students have ample opportunities to develop leadership skills and well-rounded interests while representing the "Patriot" spirit for which the school is known.

1,737

Total Students

141.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VETERANS MEMORIAL H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	1,696
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
1,696 (97.6%)
White
35 (2.0%)
Black
3 (0.2%)
Two or More
2 (0.1%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	MISSION CISD
Phone:	(956)323-3000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	141.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 446

Grade 10 428

Grade 11 417

Grade 12 446