Memorial High School vs. East High School
Should I attend Memorial High School or East 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
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,722 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,078 students
1,722 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
112 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#900 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
513
423
Grade 10 Students
506
436
Grade 11 Students
514
438
Grade 12 Students
545
425
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%
% Hispanic
21%
23%
% Black
16%
23%
% White
46%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%