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Memorial High School vs. North High School

Should you attend Memorial High School or North High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Memorial High School
2220 Fairfax St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
North High School
1801 Piedmont Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
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).
Serving 1,572 students in grades 9-12, North 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 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,558 students
1,572 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
99 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Memorial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Eau Claire Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Eau Claire Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#275 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
#1126 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Memorial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in WI)
31%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 10% in WI)
40%
(Top 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
29%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 10% in WI)
92%
(Top 30% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Memorial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Memorial High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
385
370
Grade 10 Students
403
435
Grade 11 Students
397
390
Grade 12 Students
373
377

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Eau Claire Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Eau Claire Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
9%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Eau Claire Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Eau Claire Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Eau Claire Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Eau Claire Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Eau Claire Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Eau Claire Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Eau Claire Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Eau Claire Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Eau Claire Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Eau Claire Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Eau Claire Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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