Memorial HS student accused of hacking into school computer and changing grades

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Memorial High School sophomore student was arrested by Spring Branch ISD Police on March 31 for gaining access to the school computer system and changing grades.

"At this time, an ongoing investigation has found only one other underclassman paid the student to change their grades," representative from Spring Branch ISD said.

Memorial High School released a statement:

A Memorial High School sophomore student was arrested by SBISD Police on March 31, 2017, and was later charged with breach of computer security, a state jail felony charge. Using a stolen password, the student gained access to the district's information system and changed personal grades. The student also allegedly offered to change grades for classmates for a fee.

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