Vel Phillips Memorial High School

High Supplemental Virtual Madison, WI Grades 09–12 City: Large Madison, WI SchoolScore™ F (39.9)
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Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Madison, WI 53717
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ F (39.9)
2,004
Students
127.1
Teachers
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
(608)663-5990
Phone
http://memorial.madison.k12.wi.us/
Website

Vel Phillips Memorial High School is a public High school located in Madison, WISCONSIN, operated by the Madison Metropolitan School District school district. It serves grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 2,004 students enrolled; a 15.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Wisconsin High School Average
Enrollment
2,004.0
State avg: 484.0
▲ 314% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.77:1
State avg: 14.5:1
▲ 9% worse
Free Lunch %
42.4%
State avg: 38.0%
▲ 12% worse
School Details
School Name
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
NCESSCH ID
550852000937
State School ID
WI-3269-0360
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
201 S Gammon Rd
City
Madison
State
Wisconsin
ZIP Code
53717
County
Dane County
Metro Area
Madison, WI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
5502
State Leg. Upper
55027
State Leg. Lower
55079
Latitude
43.0638
Longitude
-89.5007
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
2,004
Total Students
👩‍🏫
127.1
Teachers FTE
📐
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
127.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)127.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 850 42.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Madison Metropolitan School District
LEAID
5508520
State LEA ID
WI-3269
Phone
(608)663-1879
Website
http://www.madison.k12.wi.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Madison
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$558,432K
Federal Revenue
$62,604K
State Revenue
$105,905K
Local Revenue
$389,923K
Total Expenditure
$699,838K
Instruction Exp.
$240,941K
Support Services
$185,394K
Other Current Exp.
$13,070K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Vel Phillips Memorial High School

1
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
Madison · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Muir Elementary
Madison · Elementary
0.4 mi
3
Stephens Elementary
Madison · Elementary
1.1 mi
4
Crestwood Elementary
Madison · Elementary
1.3 mi
5
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
Madison · Elementary
1.7 mi
6
Elm Lawn Elementary
Middleton · Elementary
1.8 mi
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2,013
Students
17.59:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Arrowhead High
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Fond du Lac High
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Students
16.56:1
Ratio
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vel Phillips Memorial High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Vel Phillips Memorial High School?
2,004 students are enrolled at Vel Phillips Memorial High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Vel Phillips Memorial High School have?
Vel Phillips Memorial High School has 127.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Vel Phillips Memorial High School serve?
Vel Phillips Memorial High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Vel Phillips Memorial High School a charter school?
Vel Phillips Memorial High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Vel Phillips Memorial High School located in?
Vel Phillips Memorial High School is located in the Madison, WI metropolitan area.
What school district does Vel Phillips Memorial High School belong to?
Vel Phillips Memorial High School is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District school district.
How much does Madison Metropolitan School District spend per student?
The Madison Metropolitan School District district spends approximately $349,220,559 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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