At a glance
Reported students
2,345
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
149
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599
Memorial High School: 2,345 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,189
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Memorial High School
Memorial High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in West New York. It is one of 9 current school records connected to West New York School District. NCES reports 2,345 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (96.3%) and White (1.7%). English learners represent 18.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Memorial High School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 149 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic96.3%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West New York School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West New York Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,087 reported students
Public School Number One
Elementary · Grades KG–06
758 reported students
Public School Number Two
Elementary · Grades KG–06
621 reported students
Harry L Bain
Elementary · Grades KG–06
599 reported students
Public School Number Five
Elementary · Grades KG–06
570 reported students
Albio Sires Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
518 reported students
Public schools near Memorial High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weehawken High School High · Weehawken Public School District | 07–12 | 604 | 0.7 mi |
| North Bergen High School High · North Bergen School District | 09–12 | 2,328 | 1.2 mi |
| West End Secondary School High · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–12 | 722 | 1.5 mi |
| Union City High School High · Union City School District | 09–12 | 3,147 | 1.5 mi |
| High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice High · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 09–12 | 531 | 1.5 mi |
| High School of Arts and Technology High · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 09–12 | 392 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Memorial High School
What grades does Memorial High School serve?
Memorial High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in West New York School District.
How many students attend Memorial High School?
Memorial High School reported 2,345 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,189 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Memorial High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 2,345 students and 149 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Memorial High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Memorial High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West New York School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Memorial High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Memorial High School in?
Memorial High School is part of West New York School District, based in West New York, NJ, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Memorial High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Weehawken High School (0.7 mi), North Bergen High School (1.2 mi), West End Secondary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.