Enrollment
1,558
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eau Claire, WI
Memorial High
Federal NCES profile for Memorial High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550405000429
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #12 of 23
- public schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial High has class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial High ranks #12 of 23 public schools in Eau Claire, WI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550405000429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memorial High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Memorial High
Memorial High is a large high school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,558 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Wisconsin schools and 17% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,558 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Eau Claire's high schools, it stands alongside North High (1,567 students): Memorial High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 16.7:1).
Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students) and Delong Middle (893 students) alongside Memorial High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Memorial High compares
Memorial High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,558 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,558
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Memorial High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eau Claire Area School District, which includes Memorial High.
$13,882
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 47.5%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Memorial High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delong Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northstar Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbins Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Eau Claire
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,558 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Memorial High
How many students attend Memorial High?
Memorial High has 1,558 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial High?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial High is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial High?
22.8% 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 White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial High?
Memorial High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Memorial High rank among public schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial High ranks #12 of 23 public schools in Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire on the city page.
Is Memorial High a good school?
Memorial High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eau Claire Area School District?
Besides Memorial High, Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students), Delong Middle (893 students), and South Middle (797 students). See the Eau Claire Area School District district page for the complete list.
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