- Memorial High reported a higher chronically absent students than West High (1,023 vs. 826).
- West High reported a higher gifted & talented than Memorial High (967 vs. 877).
- West High reported a higher sat/act participation than Memorial High (945 vs. 861).
- Graduation rates are within 2 percentage points of each other.
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Memorial High reported a higher chronically absent students than West High (1,023 vs. 826).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
West High reported a higher graduating cohort than Memorial High (509 vs. 479).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West High reported a higher gifted & talented than Memorial High (967 vs. 877).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Memorial High reported a higher violent incidents than West High (133 vs. 85).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Memorial High reported a higher students per counselor than West High (314.8:1 vs. 310.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
29 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Memorial High
$17,411.14
West High
$17,411.14
Local revenue share
Memorial High
69.8%
West High
69.8%
State revenue share
Memorial High
19%
West High
19%
Federal revenue share
Memorial High
11.2%
West High
11.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Memorial High
41.5%
West High
41.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Dane County
$88,108
Dane County
$88,108
Poverty rate
Dane County
10.5%
Dane County
10.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dane County
54.5%
Dane County
54.5%
Unemployment rate
Dane County
2.3%
Dane County
2.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.