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Overall
B
Matriculation B-
Academics B
Extracurriculars A
Community B+
Reviews B
Catholic Memorial High School (CMH) is a top-ranked Catholic co-educational school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, consistently ranked in the top 5 in the state. Known for its strong academics, CMH offers a combination of IB, AP, and PLTW courses, making it one of the few schools in the country to do so. It is Wisconsin's first and largest IB school, with a 97.6% pass rate. The school also excels in STEM, winning numerous awards, and has partnered with Johnson Controls to create an innovative business program. With top-rated drama and sports programs, CMH prepares students for success at leading universities, with over 95% going on to Top 50 colleges in the U.S.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$15710
Enrollment
575
International Students
6%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
74%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:14
Endowment
$1 millions
AP
10
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
23
Boarding %
4.7%

Matriculation

(2019-2022)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#2 Harvard College 1 +
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
#5 Yale University 1 +
#6 Stanford University 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#9 Duke University 1 +
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#23 University of Michigan 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#28 University of Florida 1 +
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1 +
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#34 University of Rochester 1 +
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
#49 Northeastern University 1 +
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
#49 Pepperdine University 1 +
#49 Purdue University 1 +
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 +
#59 University of Washington 1 +
#62 Rutgers University 1 +
#63 Lawrence University 1 +
#63 St. Olaf College 1 +
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2022 2020 2019 Total
All schools 101 8 49
#1 Princeton University 1 +admitted 1
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#3 Harvard College 1 +admitted 1
#3 Stanford University 1 +admitted 1
#5 Yale University 1 +admitted 1
#7 Duke University 1 +admitted 1 2
#12 University of Chicago 1 +admitted 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +admitted 1 2
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 +admitted 1
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 +admitted 3 4
#21 University of Michigan 1 +admitted 1
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +admitted 1
#28 University of Florida 1 +admitted 1
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 +admitted 1 2
#28 University of California: Davis 1 +admitted 1
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 +admitted 1
#35 New York University 1 +admitted 1 2
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 13 14
#40 University of Washington 1 +admitted 1
#40 Rutgers University 1 +admitted 1 2
#43 Boston University 1 +admitted 1 2
#47 University of Rochester 1 +admitted 1
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +admitted 2 3
#48 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2 2
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +admitted 1
#49 Purdue University 1 +admitted 1 2
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +admitted 4 5
#53 Northeastern University 1 +admitted 1 2
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 +admitted 1
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +admitted 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 +admitted 1 2
#67 University of Miami 1 +admitted 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +admitted 1 2
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +admitted 1 2
#76 University of Delaware 1 +admitted 1
#76 Pepperdine University 1 +admitted 1
#76 Colorado School of Mines 1 +admitted 1
#82 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 +admitted 1
#86 Clemson University 1 +admitted 1
#86 Marquette University 1 +admitted 13 14
#93 Gonzaga University 1 +admitted 1 2
#93 University of Iowa 1 +admitted 2 3
#93 Auburn University 1 +admitted 1
#98 Drexel University 1 +admitted 1 2
#98 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1 2
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +admitted 1 2
#105 Arizona State University 1 +admitted 1
#105 American University 1 +admitted 1
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +admitted 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1 +admitted 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +admitted 1
#115 University of Arizona 1 +admitted 1
#115 University of Utah 1 +admitted 1
#115 University of San Francisco 1 +admitted 1 2
#118 Iowa State University 1 +admitted 1
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +admitted 1
#124 Creighton University 1 +admitted 1
#124 Fairfield University 1 +admitted 1
#124 University of Oklahoma 1 +admitted 1
#124 University of Missouri: Columbia 1 +admitted 1
#133 University of Dayton 1 +admitted 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 +admitted 1
#136 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1 +admitted 1
#137 University of Alabama 2 +admitted 2
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 +admitted 1 2
#151 Michigan Technological University 1 +admitted 1
#151 Colorado State University 1 +admitted 1
#151 DePaul University 1 +admitted 1 2
#159 University of Kentucky 1 +admitted 1
#163 University of Mississippi 1 +admitted 1
#163 University of St. Thomas 1 +admitted 1
#163 Seattle University 1 +admitted 1
#170 Quinnipiac University 1 +admitted 1
#178 Drake University 1 +admitted 1
#178 University of Arkansas 1 +admitted 1
#178 Catholic University of America 1 +admitted 1
#201 Valparaiso University 1 +admitted 1
#201 Xavier University 1 +admitted 1
#209 Illinois State University 1 +admitted 1
#209 Sacred Heart University 1 +admitted 1
#216 St. Catherine University 1 +admitted 1
#216 Ball State University 1 +admitted 1
#235 Grand Valley State University 1 +admitted 1
#236 Belmont University 1 +admitted 1
#249 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1 +admitted 1
#260 Regis University 1 +admitted 1
#280 Bellarmine University 1 +admitted 1
#280 Clarke University 1 +admitted 1
#280 Portland State University 1 +admitted 1
#296 Edgewood College 1 +admitted 1
#304 Concordia University Wisconsin 1 +admitted 1
#304 Western Michigan University 1 +admitted 1
#320 St. Ambrose University 1 +admitted 1
#332 Wichita State University 1 +admitted 1
#332 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1 +admitted 1
#332 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1 +admitted 1
#342 Missouri State University 1 +admitted 1
#352 Eastern Kentucky University 1 +admitted 1
#361 University of Montana 1 +admitted 1
Grand Canyon University 1 +admitted 1
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1 +admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2022 2020 2019 Total
All schools 10 0 1
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 +admitted 1
#9 Bowdoin College 1 +admitted 1
#11 Barnard College 1 +admitted 1 2
#39 Trinity College 1 +admitted 1
#51 St. Olaf College 1 +admitted 1
#73 College of St. Benedict 1 +admitted 1
#75 Lawrence University 1 +admitted 1
#93 St. Norbert College 1 +admitted 1
#100 Morehouse College 1 +admitted 1
#167 The King's College 1 +admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2022 2020 2019 Total
All schools 2 0 0
#1 University of Toronto 1 +admitted 1
#2 University of British Columbia 1 +admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2022 2020 2019 Total
All schools 1 0 0
#22 Cardiff University 1 +admitted 1

AP Scores

(2020-2021)
Number of students took AP test
176
72%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(10)
Calculus AB
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
Macroeconomics
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
Calculus AB
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
Macroeconomics
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
Chemistry
Psychology
Computer Science Principles
United States History
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IB

(17)
IB English
IB French
IB Latin
IB Spanish
IB Geography
IB History of the Americas
IB English
IB French
IB Latin
IB Spanish
IB Geography
IB History of the Americas
IB Psychology
IB Biology
IB Chemistry
IB Physics
IB Pre-Calculus
IB Art
IB Music
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB English A: Language and Literature
IB Business and Management
IB Economics
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Sports

(14)
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Fencing
American Football
Golf
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Fencing
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(68)
Math League
Art Club
Campus Ministry Leadership Team
Celebrating Lives of Service
Chess Club
Christmas Dance
Math League
Art Club
Campus Ministry Leadership Team
Celebrating Lives of Service
Chess Club
Christmas Dance
ComputerCoding Club
Concert Band
Concert Choir
Crusader Day of Service
Crusader Fest
Crusader Walk
Crusaders for Life
Dodgeball Tournament
Faculty vs.Student B-ball Game
Fall Play
Father/Daughter Dinner
Dance Father/Son Social Film Club
French Club
French Honor Society
Freshman Welcome Dance
Grade School High Interest Day
Halloween Dance
Homecoming Dance
Homecoming Week
HOSA Improv Team
Inclusiveness Team
International Studies Trips
Intramurals
Jazz
Ensemble Knitting Club
Latin Club
Latin
Honor Society
Mardi Gras Celebration
Mother/Daughter Fashion Show
Mother/Son Dinner Dance
National Honor Society
National Catholic
Youth Conference
Open House Operation
Michael Peer Mentors
Powder Puff
Football Game
Prom Dance
Robotics Rosary Club
Sailing Club
Science Bowl
Senior Advisory Board Service Club
Shadow Hosting
Snowboarding/Ski Club
Speak Life Club
Spikeball Tournament
Spanish Honor Society
Spring Concert
Spring Play
St.Patrick's Day Dance
Student Ambassadors
Student Art Show Student
Council Tennis Club
Thanksgiving Community Dinner
TOP Socce
Treble Choir
Tutoring Club Dance
Vocations Club
Wash.D.C.March. for Life Trip
Winter Concert
Winter Musical
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Arts

(3)
Digital Media
Graphic Design
Art

School Link

Contact Info

http://www.catholicmemorial.net/
601 E College Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
262-542-7101 / 010-62780167
khartung@catholicmemorial.net
Wisconsin

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: 9-12
Urban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1949
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Interview: Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits, 4/Wechat/QQ
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Frequently Ask Questions about Catholic Memorial High School

Tell me a bit about Catholic Memorial High School.
Catholic Memorial High School is Co-ed private day school located in Wisconsin, US. It was founded 1949 , and currently has about 575 students, 6.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.catholicmemorial.net/.
Does Catholic Memorial High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Catholic Memorial High School is offering 10 AP courses.

Catholic Memorial High School also have 74% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Catholic Memorial High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2019-2022, some students attended Princeton University, Harvard College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University and Stanford University.
What is the application requirement for Catholic Memorial High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Catholic Memorial High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Catholic Memorial High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Catholic Memorial High School in 2024 is $15,710 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at khartung@catholicmemorial.net .
Where is Catholic Memorial High School located?
Catholic Memorial High School is located in the State of Wisconsin of USA. The closest major city is Milwaukee, which is about 16 miles away from school. Most families can choose General Mitchell International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Catholic Memorial High School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Catholic Memorial High School is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Catholic Memorial High School has been favorited by 17 users.
How to start with an application with Catholic Memorial High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Catholic Memorial High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Catholic Memorial High School’s official site: http://www.catholicmemorial.net/ or call them at 262-542-7101 / 010-62780167.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Catholic Memorial High School?
Yes, here are few: St. John's Northwestern Academies, University Lake School and Wisconsin Lutheran High School.

The closest major city is Milwaukee. You can find out more schools near Milwaukee here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Catholic Memorial High School?
The overall rating for Catholic Memorial High School is B.

The section ratings of Catholic Memorial High School are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, is known for its rich brewing history and vibrant beer culture. The city is home to numerous breweries, many offering tours that highlight its pivotal role in the beer industry. The Harley-Davidson Museum showcases iconic motorcycles, including one belonging to Elvis Presley. Along the Menomonee River, the Milwaukee Public Museum offers exhibits like a recreated European Village and a historical look at old Milwaukee, making the city a fascinating blend of culture, history, and craftsmanship.
Population (2022) 604,477
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 1%
Nearby Airport General Mitchell International Airport

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