East High School vs. West High School
Should I attend East High School or West High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,722 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,175 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,722 students
2,175 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
137 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#900 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#236 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
62%
Graduation Rate
89%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
423
538
Grade 10 Students
436
505
Grade 11 Students
438
518
Grade 12 Students
425
614
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
8%
% Hispanic
23%
20%
% Black
23%
11%
% White
36%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%