Memorial High School

mhs-1.wnyschools.net/

2,345 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Memorial High School, located at 5501 Park Avenue in West New York, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the West New York School District, the school is known for its large, diverse student body and its focus on providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The facility is situated in a densely populated urban environment, reflecting the vibrant and multicultural character of the surrounding Hudson County area.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, Memorial High School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student organizations. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering community engagement and school spirit, often acting as a central hub for local events. By providing a blend of traditional college-preparatory coursework and vocational pathways, the institution strives to support the diverse interests and career aspirations of its students while navigating the challenges and opportunities of a modern urban school district.

2,345

Total Students

149.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	2,259
Black	27
Asian	15
Two or More	3

Hispanic
2,259 (96.3%)
White
41 (1.7%)
Black
27 (1.2%)
Asian
15 (0.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West New York School District
Phone:	(201)553-4110
Website:	http://mhs-1.wnyschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	149.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,757
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	222

* 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 9 588

Grade 10 561

Grade 11 582

Grade 12 614