Memorial High School is one of eleven high schools in Tulsa Public Schools. The school also encompasses an engineering academy. Memorial includes fine arts offerings and offers several Advanced Placement Program courses. The school offers several foreign language classes.
Serving 1,005 students in grades 9-12, Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,005 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 61% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial High School serves the southern part of Tulsa, OK, covering an area of approximately 14.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial High School's student population of 1,005 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,005 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial High School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1501 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
61%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, and Blue
School Mascot
Charger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial High School's ranking?
Memorial High School is ranked #1501 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Memorial High School often compared to?
Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Edison Preparatory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Memorial High School is 61%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Memorial High School?
1,005 students attend Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Memorial High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial High School?
Memorial High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memorial High School offer ?
Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial High School part of?
Memorial High School is part of Tulsa School District.
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