About Us

A photo of Memorial High School as it was being built, in black and white.

Historical Facts

This campus at 101 East Hackberry originally housed all freshmen      students in McAllen and was named Brown Junior High School in honor of Dorothea Brown, a retired McAllen educator. It opened its doors in November 1975 and was under the direction of principal Ramiro Zapata.

Becoming the Second High School

Memorial High School opened its doors in August of 1980 with an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. In 1981 the school operated with all four high school grades, graduating 435 students on May 23, 1982.

A photo of the school courtyard.

Mustang Facts

An image of the sculptural M with a mustang in front of the school.

  • Established in 1980

  • Mascot: Mustangs

  • Campus Colors: Columbia blue and gold

  • 2200 present enrollment

Motto: Striving for Excellence

ALMA MATER

All Hail to thee Memorial High. Our song of praise to thee we cry. Oh, set our minds on wisdom’s way. United always from this day. Our hearts to thee we will keep true. And faithful to you Gold and Blue!

A photo of a crowd.

Mr. Pedro Alvarez, Jr. leads our school and administrative team as the principal. There are four assistant principals, Mr. J. Lozano, Mrs. L. Ramirez, Mr. R. Castillo, and Ms. J. Gonzalez. Ms. Cassandra Rodriguez serves as the dean of instruction.