Altoona High School vs. Memorial High School
Should I attend Altoona High School or Memorial High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Altoona High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 534 students in grades 9-12, Altoona 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,544 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 49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
534 students
1,544 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#253 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
131
409
Grade 10 Students
132
384
Grade 11 Students
134
360
Grade 12 Students
137
391
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
84%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%