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Memorial High School vs. Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Should you attend Memorial High School or Thomas Edison Preparatory 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
5840 South Hudson Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74135
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School
2906 East 41st Street
Tulsa, OK 74105
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Thomas Edison Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,023 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 10-14% (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 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Serving 1,089 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Edison Preparatory High School ranks in the top 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 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,023 students
1,089 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
50 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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 Tulsa School District and the state of Oklahoma, 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tulsa School District and the state of Oklahoma, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1424 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Bottom 50%)
#650 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Top 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
18%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
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 Tulsa School District and Oklahoma 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
45%
(Top 20% in OK)
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 Tulsa School District and Oklahoma 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
32%
(Top 50% in OK)
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 Tulsa School District and Oklahoma 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Bottom 50% in OK)(20-21 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 30% in OK)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Memorial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
293
303
Grade 10 Students
274
273
Grade 11 Students
260
268
Grade 12 Students
196
245

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
6%
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 Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, 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 American Indian at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
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 Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
26%
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 Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
34%
12%
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 Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
17%
42%
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 Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, 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
8%
12%
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 Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
52%
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 Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%
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 Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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