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Catholic Memorial High School

United States, Waukesha

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The school at a glance
Fees $16,340
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1949
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Advanced Placement (AP), Catholic Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish, Latin
Typical class size 14
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Catholic Memorial High School is a private, co-educational Catholic high school in Waukesha, Wisconsin, offering a college-preparatory path through AP and IB coursework alongside a Catholic curriculum. The school operates on two campuses: the main campus at 601 East College Avenue and the Sullivan Campus, which houses its athletics program and a 36-acre site with a 51,000-square-foot indoor athletic facility featuring AstroTurf fields and Musco lighting. CMH offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), plus AP courses and STEM-focused strands in Biomedical Science, Computer Science, and Engineering. It is Wisconsin's only private high school offering the IB Career-Related Programme in Engineering and provides internships with 68 partner companies. The campus supports college planning and internships; a 14:1 student–faculty ratio and average ACT of 29.4 complement its emphasis on leadership, character, and service. The school's language program includes Latin, French, and Spanish, and active ministry initiatives.

601 E. College Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186

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The Essentials

Catholic Memorial High School has typical class sizes of 14.

Location
The school is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The campus address is 601 E. College Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186. It is about 20 minutes west of Milwaukee, and just up the hill from Carroll University and the Waukesha Public Library.

Stages
The school is a private, co-educational high school.

Type
The school is a private Catholic high school that is co-ed.

Additional learning support
The school provides Learning Support Services. The Learning Support Plan (LSP) is individualized and does not serve as an IEP or 504 Plan. It communicates accommodations and testing accommodations, supports executive functioning and study skills, and provides social‑emotional support, with collaboration among teachers, school counselors and outside professionals.

Religious affiliation
Catholic

Bus service
The school provides bus transportation via Waukesha and New Berlin School District routes. Bus routes include West Route, East Route, and South Route with specified pickups and drop-offs. The cost is $400 per year for round trip or $250 for one-way; registration is through the Finalsite parent portal.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Catholic Memorial High School ranges from USD 16,340 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- A non-refundable application fee of USD 25 is required at the time the application is submitted.

Annual tuition (2026–2027 academic year) — headline figures

- Standard annual tuition (gross): USD 17,490. All students receive a Crusader Grant of USD 1,150. Tuition does not include registration fee, books, laptops, lunch, or athletic fees.

Tuition by family position (after Crusader Grant where shown)

- First child (standard): USD 16,340 per year.
- Second child (standard): USD 14,840 per year.
- Third and subsequent children (standard): USD 13,340 per year.

Tuition for families from supporting parishes

- First child (supporting parish): USD 15,190 per year.
- Second child (supporting parish): USD 13,690 per year.
- Third and subsequent children (supporting parish): USD 12,190 per year.

Per-term / installment breakdowns (simple equal divisions of the annual tuition)

- Annual tuition USD 17,490 — equal-division examples (shown for budgeting convenience):
- Per semester (2 equal installments): USD 8,745 per semester.
- Per quarter (4 equal installments): USD 4,372.50 per quarter.
- Ten-month plan (10 equal installments): USD 1,749 per month.

These per-term figures are calculated by evenly dividing the stated annual tuition. The school uses an online tuition-management process and timing for billed amounts and deadlines is handled through that system.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school uses an online, third-party tuition/financial portal for tuition assistance applications and for family account management; the FACTS portal is referenced in the tuition/assistance timeline and opens per the school's tuition calendar. Families enroll in the school's billing/payment system during registration and set up their selected payment option there. Important tuition-assistance and registration deadlines are published in the school's admissions/tuition timeline.

Payment methods and practical payment notes

- Bus and other program payments can be submitted through the school's parent portal (Finalsite) or by mailed/hand-delivered check. The Business Office accepts credit-card payments by phone; a service/processing charge (3%) is added to credit-card payments in those cases. Cash or check payments may be accepted in person at the Business Office.

- AP exam fees and other exam/extracurricular fees are billed separately and collected at the times specified by the school (for AP exams, payment is collected in the fall).

Transportation (additional, optional fee)

- School-hosted bussing fees: USD 400 per year per student for round trip; USD 250 per year per student for one-way service. Payment for the bus registration must be submitted with the bus-registration form; ridership is assigned while space remains. A prorated refund of the bus fee is available if the school cancels a assigned ridership for capacity or payment delinquency reasons; there is no refund of the bus fee if a student loses ridership for misconduct. Credit-card phone payments to the Business Office incur a 3% service fee.

Boarding / homestay

- This school does not operate a boarding program. International students must be placed through an approved exchange program or live in the United States with a parent/guardian; the school does not coordinate homestays.

Other recurring or one-time costs to expect

- Registration fee: the school charges a registration/enrollment processing fee in addition to tuition; registration fees, books, laptops, lunch, and athletic fees are billed separately from base tuition.

- Athletic and co-curricular fees: participation in specific sports, activities, and AP exams carries additional fees that are billed separately; AP exam fees are collected in the fall.

- Student-group dues and campus-shop purchases: membership dues for parent/student organizations and spirit-shop or club purchases are additional. For example, Mothers' Club membership dues are listed at USD 40.00 (covers membership, student directory, and event discounts). Campus Spirit Shop purchases are available separately.

- Junior/youth program registration fees: fees apply for youth programs and junior-sports clinics (amounts vary by program; example registration fees appear for various junior programs).

Refunds and adjustments

- Bus fee refunds: bus fees are refundable on a prorated basis if the school revokes ridership for capacity or payment delinquency reasons; no refund is issued if ridership is revoked for student misconduct.

- Other refunds (tuition, registration, activity fees): other fees and refund policies are administered by the Business Office and the school's billing/registration procedures; specific refund terms vary by fee type and should be handled through the school's enrollment/Business Office contacts. Contact information for enrollment and the school main number are published with admissions materials.

Contacts for billing and questions

- Admissions and tuition-assistance questions: admissions@catholicmemorial.net; phone (262) 542-7101 (main).
- Business Office / payment by phone (for card payments and account questions): contact details and extensions are provided through the school's published contact channels.
Academics

Catholic Memorial High School teaches IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Advanced Placement (AP), Catholic Curriculum.

Curriculum
CMH is a college preparatory high school offering a variety of academic courses to meet multiple learning abilities. The smaller school environment allows students to focus on leadership and character development through involvement in clubs, sports, and activities. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, strong communication, and talent-driven innovation. CMH offers AP and IB courses, and features a STEM program recognized for excellence. The school provides pathways to post-secondary education and supports internships and career planning.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have attended Brown University, Marquette University, University of Minnesota, Harvard University, MIT, The Catholic University of America, Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Duke University, Boston University, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Notre Dame, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Michigan, and the United States Air Force Academy.

Gifted and Talented
AP and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are offered.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit an application. The school uses Finalsite as the enrollment platform; create an account and submit a new student application. The application takes about 20 minutes to complete. 2. Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). The HSPT is a requirement for admission and CMH offers testing on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 15; the test can be taken at another school if the score is shared, but testing at CMH is required to be eligible for scholarships. 3. Apply for scholarships and/or tuition assistance. CMH offers a number of scholarships for incoming freshmen; the deadline to submit scholarship applications is Monday, November 17. 4. Receive admissions decision. CMH mails admissions decisions by mid-December for all students who completed the application by November 1, 2025; decisions are distributed on a rolling basis after December. 5. Receive registration materials and tuition assistance decisions. The Counseling Department sends registration materials in mid-January and tuition assistance decisions by mid-January for families who applied by the TA deadline; other TA decisions occur on a rolling basis after January. 6. Attend Registration Night. Freshman Registration Night for the Class of 2030 is Monday, February 2; all students accepted into CMH by February 1 are invited to attend. Attendees will register for classes, review online accounts, and receive enrollment instructions. 7. Celebrate. After completing steps 1–6, the student becomes a Crusader and joins CMH's community.

Scholarships
The school has multiple scholarship opportunities, including: Our Lady of Memorial Merit Scholarship (incoming freshmen; top 10% on CMH placement test; no application needed; may renew through sophomore, junior, and senior years if still in top 10%), Merit Scholarships (top 20th percentile on the HSPT; $1,000–$4,000; automatically renewable; testing at CMH required), Rose and Louis Scrima Scholarship (top CMH test-takers are interviewed; two renewables for four years), Math Scholarship (highest Math section score on the placement test; one-year), English Scholarship (highest verbal/language/reading score; one-year), Caritas in Omnibus Scholarship (essay on community service and leadership), Eagle Scholarship (family member in military, law enforcement, or firefighting; essay required), Youth Program Scholarship (8th-grade CMH youth program participant; one-year), Joan L. MacGregor Music Scholarship (incoming freshmen essay on music's importance), Fr. Schmelzer Scholarship - St. Anthony on the Lake (parishioner eligibility; essay and achievements), Carol Buechel Scholarship - Christ King (Christ King Parish students automatically receive $1,150). Additional options include STEM Challenge Scholarships, Catholic Personnel Grant, and Other scholarships and grants. Students must test at CMH to be considered for any scholarships. Applications for scholarships (Caritas in Omnibus, Eagle, Youth Program, Fr. Schmelzer, Joan L. MacGregor Music) are due no later than November 15, 2026. Wisconsin Tax Credit information: the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Schedule PS allows deductions up to $10,000 per student in grades 9–12 (and up to $4,000 for K–8); if a student moves from grade 8 to high school in the same tax year, both deductions may apply. The school notes that testing is required to be considered for scholarships. For scholarship-related inquiries, contact the Admissions Office. (Citations: Admissions Next Steps; Tuition & Tuition Assistance)
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