Appleton East High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Part of the Appleton Area School District, the school is one of three public four-year high schools in the city.
Serving 1,238 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East High serves the southeastern part of Appleton, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
East High School's student population of 1,238 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,238 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1437 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East High School's ranking?
East High School is ranked #1437 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are East High School often compared to?
East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School, North High School, Kimberly High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of East High School?
The graduation rate of East High School is 86%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend East High School?
1,238 students attend East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of East High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East High School?
East High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does East High School offer ?
East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East High School part of?
East High School is part of Appleton Area School District.
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