Serving 2,078 students in grades 9-12, Memorial High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,078 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Memorial High School's student population of 2,078 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,078 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memorial High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 1984 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
21%
13%
Black
16%
9%
White
46%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial High School's ranking?
Memorial High School is ranked #469 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Memorial High School often compared to?
Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School, East High School, Middleton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Memorial High School is 89%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Memorial High School?
2,078 students attend Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Memorial High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial High School?
Memorial High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Memorial High School offer ?
Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial High School part of?
Memorial High School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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