Beloit Memorial High School is a public, four-year comprehensive high school in Beloit, Wisconsin.
Serving 1,305 students in grades 9-12, Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Memorial High School's student population of 1,305 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,305 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1854 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
39%
14%
Black
21%
9%
White
31%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Beloit School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Purple Tide
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial High School's ranking?
Memorial High School is ranked #1854 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Memorial High School often compared to?
Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Memorial High School is 81%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Memorial High School?
1,305 students attend Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Memorial High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial High School?
Memorial High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Memorial High School offer ?
Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Memorial High School part of?
Memorial High School is part of Beloit School District.
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