Pasadena Memorial High School

Summary:

Pasadena Memorial High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Pasadena, Texas, with a student population of 3,047. The school is part of the Pasadena Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, and the student body is predominantly Hispanic (around 82-83%).

Pasadena Memorial High School stands out for its consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 89.3% to 93.0%, which are significantly higher than the state average. The school also outperforms the district and state in several STAAR EOC assessments, including Algebra I, English II Reading, and U.S. History. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 65.04% proficiency in Algebra I, compared to 54.26% for the district and 44.73% for the state. Additionally, the school's performance on various student subgroups, such as Hispanic, White, and English Language Learner students, is generally stronger than the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Deer Park High School, Sam Rayburn High School, Tegeler Career Center, and The Summit (High School), Pasadena Memorial High School generally outperforms these schools in terms of academic metrics, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance. The school's consistent performance and ability to outpace the district and state averages in several key areas make it a noteworthy institution in the local educational landscape.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4410 Crenshaw
       Pasadena, TX  77504


(713) 740-0390

District: Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
664th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,737 Help


Feeder schools for Pasadena Memorial High School:

Elementary:    Garfield Elementary
    Genoa Elementary
    Golden Acres Elementary
    Jensen Elementary
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Middle:    Bondy Intermediate
    Carter Lomax Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  3,047

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.7%
White:
7.3%
African American:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Compare Details Pasadena Memorial High School ranks better than 66.6% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 7 ranked high schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.95. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pasadena Memorial High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.7%), White (7.3%), African American (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pasadena Memorial High School is 15.7. 6 high schools in the Pasadena 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 Pasadena Memorial High School is $9,737. 6 high schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pasadena Memorial High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pasadena Memorial High School 664th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Pasadena Memorial High School in the ranking list.)

Pasadena Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) 562nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pasadena Memorial High School

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Rank History for all students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.45 444th 1427 68.9%
2005 69.22 386th 1429 73.0%
2006 62.19 612th 1430 57.2%
2007 60.92 679th 1497 54.6%
2008 61.50 639th 1510 57.7%
2009 62.66 635th 1539 58.7%
2010 63.38 628th 1568 59.9%
2011 65.02 602nd 1672 64.0%
2012 60.44 535th 1603 66.6%
2013 66.36 449th 1652 72.8%
2014 64.60 525th 1734 69.7%
2015 65.40 556th 1743 68.1%
2016 60.91 661st 1762 62.5%
2017 53.17 684th 1777 61.5%
2018 55.29 668th 1797 62.8%
2019 61.59 581st 1857 68.7%
2021 65.77 513th 1861 72.4%
2022 66.84 461st 1876 75.4%
2023 62.74 622nd 1961 68.3%
2024 60.95 664th 1987 66.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.53 253rd 582 56.5%
2019 46.06 310th 604 48.7%
2021 29.56 431st 588 26.7%
2022 70.80 148th 664 77.7%
2023 88.11 37th 677 94.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.28 477th 1113 57.1%
2019 49.97 403rd 1136 64.5%
2021 59.84 295th 1195 75.3%
2022 53.75 375th 1278 70.7%
2023 51.47 464th 1371 66.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.49 402nd 1347 70.2%
2019 52.07 480th 1357 64.6%
2021 54.06 451st 1382 67.4%
2022 57.70 395th 1418 72.1%
2023 58.80 408th 1478 72.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.47 472nd 1794 73.7%
2019 67.35 365th 1818 79.9%
2021 70.93 308th 1848 83.3%
2022 71.43 274th 1847 85.2%
2023 69.19 348th 1897 81.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.70 657th 1781 63.1%
2019 65.46 506th 1798 71.9%
2021 65.54 508th 1815 72.0%
2022 68.92 401st 1841 78.2%
2023 65.56 524th 1891 72.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.66 520th 1137 54.3%
2019 65.23 449th 1145 60.8%
2021 67.16 455th 1177 61.3%
2022 66.87 425th 1172 63.7%
2023 57.77 684th 1182 42.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.38 288th 1784 83.9%
2019 62.95 415th 1810 77.1%
2021 67.49 337th 1829 81.6%
2022 67.00 322nd 1837 82.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.37 806th 1803 55.3%
2019 55.11 694th 1824 62.0%
2021 63.36 536th 1840 70.9%
2022 62.45 520th 1853 71.9%
2023 57.25 669th 1913 65.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.54 323rd 486 33.5%
2019 48.06 295th 487 39.4%
2021 52.32 252nd 488 48.4%
2022 56.00 243rd 507 52.1%
2023 57.98 241st 525 54.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.58 389th 1013 61.6%
2019 60.81 312th 1024 69.5%
2021 58.13 316th 1020 69.0%
2022 53.73 358th 1031 65.3%
2023 54.00 380th 1069 64.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.33 547th 1691 67.7%
2019 64.27 437th 1714 74.5%
2021 70.13 339th 1743 80.6%
2022 69.94 320th 1762 81.8%
2023 67.24 406th 1820 77.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.74 119th 122 2.5%
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Rank History for White students at Pasadena Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.64 636th 1539 58.7%
2019 65.06 426th 1526 72.1%
2021 74.11 245th 1510 83.8%
2022 66.69 363rd 1525 76.2%
2023 53.68 681st 1576 56.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Pasadena Memorial High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 505 20 37 499 0 n/a n/a 0 1061
2005 795 33 65 806 2 n/a n/a 0 1701
2006 1042 89 103 1162 7 n/a n/a 0 2403
2007 1034 84 106 1330 13 n/a n/a 0 2567
2008 944 80 101 1527 14 n/a n/a 0 2666
2009 862 97 107 1643 13 n/a n/a 0 2722
2010 799 113 104 1793 16 n/a n/a 0 2825
2011 622 101 80 1954 6 6 29 0 2798
2012 526 102 79 2010 8 6 15 0 2746
2013 487 96 83 2121 14 5 17 0 2823
2014 442 105 77 2298 17 3 19 0 2961
2015 448 130 100 2401 20 1 21 0 3121
2016 409 141 125 2496 13 2 24 0 3210
2017 370 163 114 2706 11 2 31 0 3397
2018 355 143 128 2705 12 3 29 0 3375
2019 287 147 108 2549 8 2 24 0 3125
2020 281 146 123 2550 3 3 23 0 3129
2021 255 136 138 2492 4 2 22 0 3049
2022 225 123 133 2477 1 2 18 0 2979
2023 221 153 130 2519 4 2 18 0 3047

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

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1061 59.2 17.9 28.6
2005 1701 104.9 16.2 28.4
2006 2403 139.8 17.2 33.3
2007 2567 152.5 16.8 37.5
2008 2666 160.5 16.6 38.9
2009 2722 180.3 15.1 48.1
2010 2825 181.0 15.6 54.9
2011 2798 188.2 14.8 10.1
2012 2746 179.2 15.3 60.6
2013 2823 176.8 15.9 60.4
2014 2961 180.8 16.3 62.3
2015 3121 177.0 17.6 61.5
2016 3210 178.0 18.0 61
2017 3397 204.9 16.5 62.1
2018 3375 212.2 15.9 62.7
2019 3125 190.3 16.4 75.6
2020 3129 188.7 16.5 62.7
2021 3049 191.5 15.9 69.5
2022 2979 198.9 14.9 60.5
2023 3047 193.1 15.7 71.8

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 Pasadena Memorial High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1061 59.2 17.9 28.6
2005 1701 104.9 16.2 28.4
2006 2403 139.8 17.2 33.3
2007 2567 152.5 16.8 37.5
2008 2666 160.5 16.6 38.9
2009 2722 180.3 15.1 48.1
2010 2825 181.0 15.6 54.9
2011 2798 188.2 14.8 10.1
2012 2746 179.2 15.3 60.6
2013 2823 176.8 15.9 60.4
2014 2961 180.8 16.3 62.3
2015 3121 177.0 17.6 61.5
2016 3210 178.0 18.0 61
2017 3397 204.9 16.5 62.1
2018 3375 212.2 15.9 62.7
2019 3125 190.3 16.4 75.6
2020 3129 188.7 16.5 62.7
2021 3049 191.5 15.9 69.5
2022 2979 198.9 14.9 60.5
2023 3047 193.1 15.7 71.8

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 Pasadena Memorial High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $833 (9.2%) $8,223 (90.8%) $9,056
2020 $732 (7.9%) $8,587 (92.1%) $9,320
2021 $825 (8.5%) $8,912 (91.5%) $9,737

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pasadena Memorial High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 581st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 622nd of 1961 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Pasadena Memorial High School)8169
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))7761
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Pasadena Memorial High School)6661
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))6357
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Pasadena Memorial High School)5363
 10%
   End of Course English I Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4350
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Pasadena Memorial High School)5161
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4350
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Pasadena Memorial High School)8179
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))7570
 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 Students31253047
 2.5%
African American147153
 4.1%
American Indian84
 50%
Asian108130
 20.4%
Hispanic25492519
 1.2%
Pacific Islander22
White287221
 23%
Two or More Races2418
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.6%71.8%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena Memorial High School

Pasadena Memorial High School ranks 664th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Pasadena Memorial High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Garfield Elementary
Elementary : Genoa Elementary
Elementary : Golden Acres Elementary
Elementary : Jensen Elementary
Elementary : Teague Elementary
Elementary : Turner Elementary
Middle : Bondy Intermediate
Middle : Carter Lomax Middle

Students at Pasadena Memorial High School are 83% Hispanic, 7% White, 5% African American, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,047 students attended Pasadena Memorial High School.


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