Vel Phillips Memorial High

memorial.madison.k12.wi.us/

2,025 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James Madison Memorial High School (commonly known as Madison Memorial) is a prominent public high school located on the west side of Madison, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Madison Metropolitan School District. Known for its large and diverse student body, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career and technical education, and extensive elective opportunities in the arts and sciences.

Beyond its academic offerings, Memorial is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a strong presence in the Big Eight Conference with a long history of competitive athletic programs, as well as a variety of student-led clubs, music ensembles, and theater productions. Its location on Gammon Road places it at the heart of the community, and the school prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

2,025

Total Students

123.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vel Phillips Memorial High
Demographic	Student Count
White	848
Hispanic	480
Black	322
Asian	194
Two or More	163
American Indian	1

White
848 (42.2 %)
Hispanic
480 (23.9 %)
Black
322 (16.0 %)
Asian
194 (9.7 %)
Two or More
163 (8.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)663-5990
Website:	http://memorial.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,025
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	762
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 472

Grade 10 499

Grade 11 498

Grade 12 556