- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Beloit, WI
Memorial High
Federal NCES profile for Memorial High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550105000146
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 19
- public schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial High ranks #5 of 19 public schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: Beloit School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550105000146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Memorial High held near 1,378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.5 → 100.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 550105000146 · Beloit, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,305 enr · 12.7:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Aldrich Intermediate (521 students)
Memorial High held near 1,378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.5 → 100.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Memorial High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Memorial High
1,305 students
- Aldrich Interm 521
Aldrich Intermediate
521 students
- Fran Fruzen In 490
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
490 students
- Robinson Eleme 477
Robinson Elementary
477 students
- Todd Elementar 471
Todd Elementary
471 students
- Mcneel Interme 462
Mcneel Intermediate
462 students
What this shows Memorial High reports 1,305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial High compares
Memorial High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,305 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,305
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
437
in-school suspensions + 436 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 31.2%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Memorial High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beloit School District reports $17,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fran Fruzen Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcneel Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Beloit
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial High
How many students attend Memorial High?
Memorial High has 1,305 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beloit, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,417 (2022-23) → 1,378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial High?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial High is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial High?
66.4% of students at Memorial High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial High?
The largest demographic group at Memorial High is Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment, in Beloit, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial High?
Memorial High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Memorial High rank among public schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial High ranks #5 of 19 public schools in Beloit, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beloit on the city page.
What other schools are in Beloit School District?
Besides Memorial High, Beloit School District also operates Aldrich Intermediate (521 students), Fran Fruzen Intermediate (490 students), and Robinson Elementary (477 students). See the Beloit School District district page for the complete list.