This study systematically compares test results of 8 specimens to evaluate the potential of using high-strength materials in RC squat walls. All specimens with h_w/l_w of either 1.0 or 1.5 were tested under lateral displacement reversals by the same research group. Analytical results indicate that peak strength of all test specimens can be reasonably estimated by the nominal flexural strength. Specimen deformation capacity decreases as the normalized shear stress demand increases. If shear stress demand is similar, the use of high-strength steel improves deformation capacity of specimens with h_w/l_w of 1.0 more obviously. For specimens having the same reinforcement layout, the use of high-strength concrete slightly reduces normalized shear stress demand and results in larger specimen deformation capacity.