Memorial High School vs. Altoona High School
Should you attend Memorial High School or Altoona 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
Top Rankings
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Altoona High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,558 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 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 551 students in grades 9-12, Altoona 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,558 students
551 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#413 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#556 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
96%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
389
129
Grade 10 Students
366
137
Grade 11 Students
395
149
Grade 12 Students
408
136
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
74%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%