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Vel Phillips Memorial High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Madison, Wisconsin|Madison Metropolitan School District|Last audited: Not yet synced

Madison, WI 53717

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School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,005
Student:Teacher
16.8:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
37.2%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
54%
84th percentile in WI
Math Proficiency
43%
60th percentile in WI
Graduation Rate
89%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.8%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
21 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
25 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Worse than average in WI

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$17,411
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 19%Local 70%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$433,739
+3.0% YoY
Madison, WI metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,004
Current enrollment
Stable(+0% 5yr)

Full School Calendar 2025-26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vel Phillips Memorial High School

Vel Phillips Memorial High School currently enrolls 2,005 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in WI.