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Memorial High School

Summary:

Memorial High School is a public high school located in Ely, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 168 students. The school is part of the St. Louis County School District, which is ranked 129 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Memorial High School is a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Minnesota high schools. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 92.26% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average of 49.85%. Academically, Memorial High School students perform better than the state average on standardized tests, and the school maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 90.6%, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively low dropout rate of 3.1%, lower than the state average. Interestingly, while female students at Memorial High School perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 11 out of 403 Minnesota high schools, male students lag behind, ranking 271 out of 405 Minnesota high schools.

Compared to the nearby Northeast Range Secondary School, Memorial High School significantly outperforms in academic metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates. This suggests that Memorial High School provides a higher-quality education for its students. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 26.79%, which is lower than the state average, may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 E Harvey St
       Ely, MN  55731-1614

(218) 365-6166

District: Ely Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,688 Help


Feeder schools for Memorial High School:

Elementary:    Washington Elementary
Middle:    Memorial Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  168

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Two or more races:
6.0%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memorial High School ranks better than 74.2% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.9. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Memorial High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial High School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial High School is $21,688.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memorial High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial High School 124th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Memorial High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ely Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ely Public School District 129th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memorial High School

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Rank History for all students at Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.92 125th 433 71.1%
2005 68.31 196th 452 56.6%
2006 71.37 153rd 450 66.0%
2007 66.29 180th 463 61.1%
2008 78.67 99th 460 78.5%
2010 66.52 199th 540 63.1%
2011 57.54 296th 545 45.7%
2012 50.57 332nd 539 38.4%
2013 64.70 203rd 534 62.0%
2014 68.28 159th 483 67.1%
2015 88.59 27th 504 94.6%
2016 92.40 14th 489 97.1%
2017 68.69 168th 489 65.6%
2018 77.21 106th 494 78.5%
2019 80.80 76th 492 84.6%
2021 82.92 45th 428 89.5%
2022 76.84 94th 472 80.1%
2023 71.77 112th 476 76.5%
2024 72.90 124th 480 74.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.75 47th 374 87.4%
2019 86.21 23rd 370 93.8%
2023 65.98 110th 393 72.0%
2024 80.35 44th 389 88.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.20 114th 395 71.1%
2019 86.07 28th 401 93.0%
2021 83.82 28th 339 91.7%
2022 85.51 23rd 388 94.1%
2023 79.90 60th 396 84.8%
2024 94.52 11th 403 97.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.57 106th 398 73.4%
2019 61.07 172nd 411 58.2%
2021 77.78 57th 351 83.8%
2022 59.44 160th 403 60.3%
2023 51.77 199th 398 50.0%
2024 37.13 271st 405 33.1%
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Rank History for White students at Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.95 144th 414 65.2%
2019 71.80 103rd 412 75.0%
2021 78.95 50th 364 86.3%
2022 63.26 143rd 401 64.3%
2023 59.88 153rd 398 61.6%
2024 58.14 164th 402 59.2%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Memorial High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 396 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1989 388 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1990 383 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1991 393 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1992 399 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1993 443 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1994 440 2 6 0 5 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 446 1 4 0 18 n/a n/a 0 469
1996 446 1 4 0 18 n/a n/a 0 469
1997 437 1 3 2 22 n/a n/a 0 465
1998 424 0 2 0 23 n/a n/a 0 449
1999 403 1 3 0 25 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 402 1 1 0 26 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 398 1 2 0 21 n/a n/a 0 422
2002 368 3 2 0 26 n/a n/a 0 399
2003 368 3 2 0 26 n/a n/a 0 399
2004 351 3 4 0 27 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 326 1 2 0 24 n/a n/a 0 353
2006 312 1 3 0 20 n/a n/a 0 336
2007 298 2 1 1 17 n/a n/a 0 319
2008 282 2 2 2 13 n/a n/a 0 301
2009 255 1 2 2 16 n/a n/a 0 276
2010 238 2 1 1 16 n/a n/a 0 258
2011 237 0 0 1 11 0 8 0 257
2012 228 0 0 2 12 0 5 0 247
2013 231 0 0 4 10 0 9 0 254
2014 148 1 1 1 5 0 9 0 165
2015 143 0 0 4 5 0 9 0 161
2016 149 2 0 4 4 0 7 0 166
2017 157 3 0 3 4 0 9 0 176
2018 144 3 1 3 6 0 9 0 166
2019 137 2 2 2 5 0 7 0 155
2020 144 3 3 2 3 0 11 0 166
2021 137 4 1 2 2 0 12 0 158
2022 142 3 0 4 1 0 13 0 163
2023 155 1 0 2 0 0 10 0 168

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Memorial High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 27.5 14.4 0
1989 389 24.3 16.0 16.2
1990 385 23.3 16.5 15.8
1991 401 24.5 16.3 13
1992 409 25.3 16.1 11.7
1993 452 25.8 17.5 10.6
1994 453 26.1 17.4 10.2
1995 469 25.5 18.4 7
1996 469 25.5 18.4 7
1997 465 25.4 18.3 8.2
1998 449 n/a 0.0 7.6
1999 432 26.3 16.4 11.6
2000 430 24.5 17.6 8.4
2001 422 22.7 18.6 10.4
2002 399 24.0 16.6 11.3
2003 399 24.0 16.6 11.3
2004 385 23.7 16.2 14.5
2005 353 19.5 18.1 19.8
2006 336 20.3 16.6 23.2
2007 319 17.9 17.8 27.3
2008 301 16.8 17.9 25.6
2009 276 12.6 21.9 25.7
2010 258 13.6 18.8 30.6
2011 257 12.6 20.3 33.1
2012 247 13.8 17.8 35.2
2013 254 14.4 17.6 38.6
2014 165 12.0 13.6 38.8
2015 161 11.0 14.6 34.2
2016 166 12.0 13.8 34.3
2017 176 12.2 14.4 31.8
2018 166 13.4 12.3 28.9
2019 155 14.1 10.9 28.4
2020 166 13.4 12.3 22.9
2021 158 13.5 11.6 21.5
2022 163 11.7 13.9 14.7
2023 168 12.5 13.3 26.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Memorial High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 27.5 14.4 0
1989 389 24.3 16.0 16.2
1990 385 23.3 16.5 15.8
1991 401 24.5 16.3 13
1992 409 25.3 16.1 11.7
1993 452 25.8 17.5 10.6
1994 453 26.1 17.4 10.2
1995 469 25.5 18.4 7
1996 469 25.5 18.4 7
1997 465 25.4 18.3 8.2
1998 449 n/a 0.0 7.6
1999 432 26.3 16.4 11.6
2000 430 24.5 17.6 8.4
2001 422 22.7 18.6 10.4
2002 399 24.0 16.6 11.3
2003 399 24.0 16.6 11.3
2004 385 23.7 16.2 14.5
2005 353 19.5 18.1 19.8
2006 336 20.3 16.6 23.2
2007 319 17.9 17.8 27.3
2008 301 16.8 17.9 25.6
2009 276 12.6 21.9 25.7
2010 258 13.6 18.8 30.6
2011 257 12.6 20.3 33.1
2012 247 13.8 17.8 35.2
2013 254 14.4 17.6 38.6
2014 165 12.0 13.6 38.8
2015 161 11.0 14.6 34.2
2016 166 12.0 13.8 34.3
2017 176 12.2 14.4 31.8
2018 166 13.4 12.3 28.9
2019 155 14.1 10.9 28.4
2020 166 13.4 12.3 22.9
2021 158 13.5 11.6 21.5
2022 163 11.7 13.9 14.7
2023 168 12.5 13.3 26.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Memorial High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $21,688

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 76th of 492 High schoolsRanks 112th of 476 High schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Memorial High School)72.760.4
 12.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Ely Public School District)72.760.4
 12.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Memorial High School)47.739.3
 8.4%
   11th Grade Math (Ely Public School District)47.739.3
 8.4%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Memorial High School)69.740
 29.7%
   End of Course Science (Ely Public School District)69.740
 29.7%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students155168
 8.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White137155
 13.1%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.4%26.8%
 1.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial High School

Students at Memorial High School are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Memorial High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Washington Elementary
Middle : Memorial Middle School

Memorial High School ranks 124th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 168 students attended Memorial High School.


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