Vel Phillips Memorial High School

Memorial High School in Madison's west side offers a variety of extracurricular activities.

Vel Phillips Memorial High received an A grade from Niche.

Vel Phillips Memorial High is located at 201 S Gammon Road.

Vel Phillips Memorial High serves grades 9-12.

Vel Phillips Memorial High has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16 to 1.

Vel Phillips Memorial High has a little over 2,000 students.

Vel Phillips Memorial High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

201 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI

Parkwood Hills Neighborhood

Madison Metropolitan School District

3.8

4.4

2,078 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jay  Affeldt

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Average SAT Score
1360

Average ACT Score
28

Math Proficiency
36%

Reading Proficiency
43%

Average GPA
3.48

Graduation Rate
87%

A-

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

B-

Administration

C+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.48

Reading Proficiency

43%

Math Proficiency

36%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

120

Full Time Teachers

120

Teachers in First or Second Year

4.5%

College Prep

Average SAT

1360

Math

690

Verbal

670

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

83%

AP Math Enrollment

Very High

AP Science Enrollment

Very High

Other AP Enrollment

Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

398:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.6%

Female

45.5%

White

41.9%

Hispanic

23.7%

Black

15.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

9.6%

Two or more races

School Rankings

#28 Best HS For Athletes in Wisconsin

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of Wisconsin-Madison 455 Students

University of Minnesota Twin Cities 256 Students

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 224 Students

Madison Area Technical College 151 Students

Edgewood University 99 Students

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 87 Students

University of Iowa 84 Students

Northwestern University 84 Students

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 84 Students

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Biology 100 Students

Business 97 Students

Psychology 95 Students

Nursing 57 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students

Computer Science 45 Students

Political Science and Government 45 Students

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 30 Students

Finance 29 Students

Environmental Science 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Senior

6/17/2025

Vel Phillips Memorial HIgh School is a place where kids laugh, have fun, and show their interest the best way they can. I believe this High School is a place where everyone always has something to do and it has things from everybody. Sports and clubs are where you find the best communities and also the teacher which each single teacher has a different story, and different way to teach that fits everybody and if not its easy to cooperate with them and you can always discuss many ways to succeed .

4.0 Senior

5/5/2025

Over my past 4 years I have enjoyed Memorial High School greatly. I have met so many new people and made relationships with people I never would have thought I would be friends with. The teachers are very supportive and want what's best for you. My favorite part about highschool were the extracurriculars such as sports, and the relationships I made.

4.0 Senior

4/8/2025

I enjoyed my experience, but there were many safety concerns within the school. The education is good, majority of the students are good, but the food sucks and so do some of the teachers.

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2.0 student

9/23/2024

Coming from a junior at Memorial, This school is heavily restricted and pure learning-focused. This school treats us like we are five year olds. Only clean music, no free time, and no games unless it says “EDUCATION” in big bold letters and is recommended by at least 500 moms on Facebook. This place...

5.0 student

7/9/2020

I would rate Memorial 100% better than Verona School District can and has!!!

5.0 student

11/8/2018

I enjoyed going to JMM some of the teachers understood anxiety and depression others didn't but it was a good experience all and all I rather be there than the school I am at now.

5.0 parent

4/2/2010

Fantastic School. Wonderful programs and a challenging enviroment that our daughter is thriving in.

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$312K - $982K

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Average Home Value

$625,315

Median Lot Size

13,068 Sq Ft

% Renters

27%

Average Household Income

$147,999

% of College Grads

73%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,978 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

10.5%

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2 Baths
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Wisconsin Dane County Madison 53705 Parkwood Hills

Vel Phillips Memorial High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Madison, WI and is served by the Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,078 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Vel Phillips Memorial High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $625,315. Discover additional schools in the area, like Middleton High School, St. Ambrose Academy, Horizon High, and more. Learn more about what Madison has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vel Phillips Memorial High School.

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