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Santa Fe High School vs. Memorial High School

Should you attend Santa Fe High School or Memorial 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
Santa Fe High School
1901 West 15th Street
Edmond, OK 73013
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Memorial High School
1000 East 15th Street
Edmond, OK 73013
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,780 students in grades 9-12, Santa Fe High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Serving 2,668 students in grades 9-12, Memorial High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,780 students
2,668 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Santa Fe 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 Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Santa Fe High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
137 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Santa Fe 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 Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edmond 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

#166 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Top 10%)
#106 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Santa Fe 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 Memorial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Top 30% in OK)
43%
(Top 20% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Fe High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 5% in OK)
70%
(Top 1% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Fe High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 30% in OK)
56%
(Top 10% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Fe High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 10% in OK)(20-21 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 10% in OK)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Santa Fe High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Edmond 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 Santa Fe High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Memorial High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
750
724
Grade 10 Students
732
732
Grade 11 Students
691
617
Grade 12 Students
607
595

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Santa Fe High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Santa Fe High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Santa Fe High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Santa Fe High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Santa Fe High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edmond 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
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Santa Fe High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Santa Fe High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edmond 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
18%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Santa Fe High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edmond 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
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Santa Fe High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edmond 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 Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edmond 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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