East High School
East High School serves 1,152 students in grades 9-12.
East High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
East High School's student population of 1,152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,152 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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School Comparison
East High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of East High School is 0.51, which is more 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 | #765 out of 2029 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 12% |
| Black | 16% | 9% |
| White | 68% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.49 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wauwatosa 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 Plank Road Complex (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Longfellow Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Milwaukee Lincoln Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 299 students10
0.1 miles
1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300 0.1 PK-5 299 - Milwaukee Hartland Fine Arts Leadership Academy Charter School Grades: K-2 | 62 students
0.2 miles
232 Church St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(262) 369-6710 0.2 K-2 62 - Milwaukee Longfellow Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 798 students10
0.6 miles
7600 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2400 0.6 6-8 798 - Milwaukee Washington Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 323 students10
0.6 miles
2166 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800 0.6 PK-5 323 - Milwaukee Wauwatosa Stem Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 135 students10
0.7 miles
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900 0.7 K-5 135
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