Memorial High School is a public high school in St. Marys, Ohio. It is the only high school in the St. Marys City School District. Memorial High School was designated "Excellent" by the Ohio Department of Education in the 2007-2008 ODE report card. The nickname of their athletic teams is the Roughriders.
Serving 625 students in grades 9-12, St. Marys Memorial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Marys Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
St. Marys Memorial High School's student population of 625 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1912
Colors
Blue, Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
St. Marys Memorial High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Marys Memorial High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1372 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rocky
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Marys Memorial High School's ranking?
St. Marys Memorial High School is ranked #1372 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are St. Marys Memorial High School often compared to?
St. Marys Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Bremen High School, Wapakoneta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Marys Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of St. Marys Memorial High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend St. Marys Memorial High School?
625 students attend St. Marys Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of St. Marys Memorial High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Marys Memorial High School?
St. Marys Memorial High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Marys Memorial High School offer ?
St. Marys Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Marys Memorial High School part of?
St. Marys Memorial High School is part of St Marys City School District.
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