Memorial High School is a public high school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin that serves grades 9 through 12. It is one of three high schools in the Eau Claire Area School District.
Serving 1,558 students in grades 9-12, Memorial High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Memorial High School's student population of 1,558 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Memorial High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial High School's ranking?
Memorial High School is ranked #275 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Memorial High School often compared to?
Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School, Altoona High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Memorial High School is 96%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Memorial High School?
1,558 students attend Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Memorial High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Memorial High School part of?
Memorial High School is part of Eau Claire Area School District.
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