Memorial High School vs. West High School
Should I attend Memorial High School or West 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
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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 2,175 students in grades 9-12, West 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 62% (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 47% of the student body (majority 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
2,175 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
137 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#236 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
62%
Graduation Rate
89%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
513
538
Grade 10 Students
506
505
Grade 11 Students
514
518
Grade 12 Students
545
614
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%
% Hispanic
21%
20%
% Black
16%
11%
% White
46%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%