Mission High School vs. Veterans Memorial High School
Should you attend Mission High School or Veterans Memorial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mission High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 2,218 students in grades 9-12, Mission High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,932 students in grades 9-12, Veterans Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,218 students
1,932 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
162 teachers
138 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7477 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6812 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Graduation Rate
92%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
638
525
Grade 10 Students
573
520
Grade 11 Students
507
449
Grade 12 Students
500
438
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
99%
99%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.02
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
