Where You Rise
At Catholic Memorial High School, we expect students to achieve more than they ever imagined. We challenge each young adult who enters through the doors to continuously grow academically, emotionally and spiritually.
Catholic Memorial High School’s exemplary academic programs compel students to elevate themselves intellectually. Catholic Memorial High School’s championship-level athletics, award-winning theatre program and various extracurricular activities drive students to perform at their very best.
Why Choose CMH?
14:1 Student to faculty ratio
29.4 Average ACT score
119 State Championships
#1 Ranked athletic program
9 years running Awarded as distinguished school for STEM curriculum
#1 The only school awarded as an Exemplary School for Academic Excellence
+$22.5M AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE CLASS OF 2026
AP & IB Courses Only Private school in WI to offer both
CMH President Search
The Board of Directors of Catholic Memorial High School has announced the planned retirement of President Donna Bembenek. A search committee has been formed and has begun a national search to identify the school’s next president. Bembenek will remain in her role until her successor is named. A new president is expected to be in place by the first quarter of 2027.
Upcoming Events
Homecoming Alumni & Friends Tailgate
Friday, October 2nd | 5:30-7:00pm
Carroll University Pavilion
240 N Barstow St.
Waukesha, WI 53186
Save the Date!
2026 CMH Open House
Sunday, October 11th
Catholic Memorial High School
601 E. College Ave, Waukesha, WI
10:00am - 1:00pm
Catholic Memorial in the News
Crusaders make history!
CMH Graduates Earn More than $21.4 million in college scholarship awards
Catholic Memorial football coach Bill Young to receive lifetime achievement honor at awards show
Catholic Memorial celebrates seventh year of being named a top STEM school in the nation
Your Path to Top Universities - Where Our Graduates Have Attended
