West High School vs. Memorial High School
Should I attend West High School or Memorial 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
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,175 students
2,078 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
121 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#469 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
54%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
538
513
Grade 10 Students
505
506
Grade 11 Students
518
514
Grade 12 Students
614
545
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
10%
% Hispanic
20%
21%
% Black
11%
16%
% White
53%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%