East High School
East High School serves 1,256 students in grades 9-12.
East High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
East High School's student population of 1,256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,256 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 75 teachers |
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School Rankings
East High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,025 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of East High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #201 out of 2025 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 12% |
| Black | 4% | 9% |
| White | 76% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.49 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elmbrook School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to East High School is West High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Wauwatosa Montessori School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Burleigh Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brookfield Burleigh Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 60%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 786 students10
1.4 miles
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280 1.4 PK-5 786 - Brookfield Dixon Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 59%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 525 students10
1.5 miles
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970 1.5 PK-5 525 - Milwaukee Eisenhower Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 415 students10
1.7 miles
11600 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 773-1100 1.7 PK-5 415 - Elm Grove Tonawanda Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 390 students10
1.7 miles
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950 1.7 PK-5 390 - Milwaukee Wauwatosa Montessori School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-8 | 172 students10
1.7 miles
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-3310 1.7 PK-8 172
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