Pasadena Memorial High School is a secondary school located in Pasadena, Texas. The school serves grades 9 through 12 and is the second-largest school in the Pasadena Independent School District. It is sometimes referred to simply as "Memorial" or as "PMHS" to differentiate it from nearby Pasadena High School.
Serving 3,120 students in grades 9-12, Pasadena Memorial High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pasadena Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pasadena Memorial High School's student population of 3,120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 189 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
189 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Black, Teal, Gold
School Rankings
Pasadena Memorial High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pasadena Memorial High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1419 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Roxy And Renegade
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pasadena Memorial High School's ranking?
Pasadena Memorial High School is ranked #1419 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pasadena Memorial High School often compared to?
Pasadena Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pasadena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pasadena Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Pasadena Memorial High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pasadena Memorial High School?
3,120 students attend Pasadena Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pasadena Memorial High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pasadena Memorial High School?
Pasadena Memorial High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pasadena Memorial High School offer ?
Pasadena Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pasadena Memorial High School part of?
Pasadena Memorial High School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 7/9/2013
I am going into 10th grade at memorial this year. For the most part there are really great teachers there!! But the students can be little brats sometimes. I am white and 70% of the school is Hispanic. So therefore I am often picked on because of race.
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