Original Research by School Decision on Memorial H S
Memorial High School is a new facility in Wichita Falls that opened in August 2024, one of two identical high schools the district built to replace three aging buildings dating back decades. The school sits on the city's west side, in a suburban campus setting removed from downtown. It is a regular public high school serving middle grades through middle grades in its first year of operation.
State assessment data for the school is available only for the most recent testing cycle and shows a mixed academic profile. In English language arts, about two-thirds of students meet or exceed the "approaches grade level" standard, with smaller shares at the "meets" or "masters" levels. Mathematics performance is lower, with about two-thirds reaching the approaches standard but only a modest share meeting the higher proficiency tiers. Science is a particular strength, with the large majority reaching approaches and a meaningful share demonstrating mastery. Social studies performance falls between math and science. Overall, the school is working to improve proficiency across the board, and a parent may want to look into the school's support strategies and trajectory with staff, since this is only one year of data.
The school is brand new, so student enrollment counts and demographic composition are not yet reported. The building itself is modern and purpose-built, designed according to a prototype that also shaped Legacy High School on the east side. The district chose to build two equal high schools rather than consolidate into one, a deliberate choice that keeps the school's campus-based model separate from downtown's historic core.
Wichita Falls is a mid-sized North Texas city with a diversified economy anchored by Sheppard Air Force Base and aerospace manufacturing, alongside healthcare and education. Housing is notably affordable relative to Texas state medians, making it an accessible market for families. The city's west side, where Memorial sits, carries established residential neighborhoods with older homes and tree-lined streets; newer subdivisions cluster at the city's edges. Downtown has undergone investment in pedestrian improvements and public programming, though most of the city is auto-oriented. Population has been flat in recent years, though new housing construction is concentrated in growth pockets at the city's perimeter.
Enrollment data, free-or-reduced-price-lunch rates, racial and ethnic composition, special-population counts, and staffing information were not available. Graduation rate data does not apply, as the school has not yet graduated a class. Because this school serves only middle grades, state testing covers the full population assessed. A parent considering Memorial would benefit from connecting directly with the school about its academic support programs, course offerings, and the district's strategic priorities for the two new high schools.
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