Colfax High School vs. Memorial High School
Should I attend Colfax 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
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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 338 students in grades 7-12, Colfax High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and 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
7-12
9-12
Total Students
338 students
1,544 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#253 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
60
-
Grade 8 Students
46
-
Grade 9 Students
71
409
Grade 10 Students
63
384
Grade 11 Students
52
360
Grade 12 Students
46
391
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
93%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.14
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%