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East High

Summary:

East High is a public high school located in Madison, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,649 students. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, which is ranked 330 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East High faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Wisconsin high schools over the past 10 years, with a SchoolDigger rating ranging from 0 to 2 stars out of 5 for most years. The school struggles with the performance of several student subgroups, particularly African American, Hispanic, and Multi-racial students, who rank in the bottom 20% of Wisconsin high schools. In contrast, White students at East High perform relatively well, ranking in the top 20% of Wisconsin high schools. East High's proficiency rates on state assessments are consistently lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 82.9% to 89.0% over the past 5 years, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has also been higher than the state average.

While East High outperforms some nearby schools, such as Capital High and Innovative High, which are ranked in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin high schools, it lags behind higher-performing schools in the area, such as West High and Monona Grove High, which are ranked much higher (top 15% and top 35% of Wisconsin high schools, respectively). This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at East High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2222 E Washington Ave
       Madison, WI  53704-5295

(608) 204-1600

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
348th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,938 Help


Feeder schools for East High:

Elementary:    Emerson Elementary
    Gompers Elementary
    Hawthorne Elementary
    Lake View Elementary
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Middle:    Black Hawk Middle
    O'Keeffe Middle
    Sherman Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  1,649

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.6%
Hispanic:
26.4%
African American:
20.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East High ranks worse than 80.7% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.47. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of East High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at East High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.6%), Hispanic (26.4%), African American (20.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East High is 14.7. 3 high schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East High is $13,938. 3 high schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East High:

SchoolDigger ranks East High 348th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See East High in the ranking list.)

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Madison Metropolitan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison Metropolitan School District 330th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East High

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Rank History for all students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.84 245th 275 10.9%
2005 21.24 252nd 287 12.2%
2006 23.32 253rd 292 13.4%
2007 32.84 236th 281 16.0%
2008 30.23 386th 437 11.7%
2009 29.10 390th 438 11.0%
2010 32.42 391st 450 13.1%
2011 37.56 370th 445 16.9%
2012 24.90 408th 452 9.7%
2013 32.67 378th 457 17.3%
2014 28.42 403rd 462 12.8%
2015 11.57 437th 466 6.2%
2016 26.83 329th 408 19.4%
2017 39.98 249th 410 39.3%
2018 43.70 237th 410 42.2%
2019 37.25 268th 400 33.0%
2021 67.47 104th 390 73.3%
2022 21.70 338th 391 13.6%
2023 31.70 304th 415 26.7%
2024 26.47 348th 431 19.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.55 33rd 37 10.8%
2022 9.22 41st 41 0.0%
2023 29.81 43rd 56 23.2%
2024 22.57 60th 71 15.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.94 5th 5 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.05 47th 55 14.5%
2024 63.22 22nd 95 76.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.97 246th 255 3.5%
2019 28.02 198th 251 21.1%
2021 39.61 135th 226 40.3%
2022 11.15 243rd 250 2.8%
2023 18.41 246th 271 9.2%
2024 11.50 306th 326 6.1%
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Rank History for Female students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.19 224th 355 36.9%
2019 26.36 277th 343 19.2%
2021 51.29 156th 332 53.0%
2022 18.78 309th 343 9.9%
2024 21.44 303rd 353 14.2%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.07 36th 40 10.0%
2019 19.05 30th 32 6.3%
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Rank History for Male students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.77 225th 373 39.7%
2019 44.42 195th 354 44.9%
2021 72.23 67th 334 79.9%
2022 22.89 299th 347 13.8%
2023 37.73 240th 359 33.1%
2024 27.96 288th 365 21.1%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.83 42nd 44 4.5%
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Rank History for African American students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.87 17th 20 15.0%
2019 24.66 14th 18 22.2%
2022 19.83 17th 20 15.0%
2023 26.93 11th 13 15.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.32 75th 76 1.3%
2019 25.88 69th 86 19.8%
2022 15.51 78th 86 9.3%
2023 15.10 92nd 97 5.2%
2024 17.43 104th 119 12.6%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.22 7th 261 97.3%
2019 94.63 13th 266 95.1%
2021 96.33 8th 266 97.0%
2022 71.14 57th 269 78.8%
2023 86.25 29th 271 89.3%
2024 76.25 49th 300 83.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Open Quote I went there and I was accepted to University of Wisconsin-Madison, which is one of the top public colleges in the country! It's a very good school with passionate, fantastic teachers and great classes. If it's any testament to the foreign language department, I placed into 5th semester French my freshman year. This school is great and a perfectly fine place to send your children.
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by a parent
Saturday, May 23, 2009

Open Quote My kids have gotten a great education at East. Great community school with diverse student body, strong programming, lots of opportunity. Incredible math department.
Very accepting and inclusive environment - not "cliquey". Lots of friendships. Very good prep for college and beyond. Close Quote



Enrollment information for East High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1261 138 41 45 6 n/a n/a 0 1491
1989 1171 133 40 42 9 n/a n/a 0 1395
1990 1091 172 47 66 12 n/a n/a 0 1388
1991 1098 203 77 58 13 n/a n/a 0 1449
1992 1101 213 84 55 9 n/a n/a 0 1462
1993 1108 219 81 45 9 n/a n/a 0 1462
1994 1093 194 95 48 8 n/a n/a 0 1438
1995 1157 282 120 56 9 n/a n/a 0 1624
1996 1157 282 120 56 9 n/a n/a 0 1624
1997 1149 287 124 60 5 n/a n/a 0 1625
1998 1214 328 149 77 8 n/a n/a 0 1776
1999 1192 330 168 85 8 n/a n/a 0 1783
2000 1203 344 176 112 7 n/a n/a 0 1842
2001 1246 368 179 138 14 n/a n/a 0 1945
2002 1260 435 218 144 9 n/a n/a 0 2066
2003 1260 435 218 144 9 n/a n/a 0 2066
2004 1262 458 228 145 8 n/a n/a 0 2101
2005 1192 439 207 166 5 n/a n/a 0 2009
2006 1057 414 204 149 10 n/a n/a 0 1834
2007 1023 424 207 167 13 n/a n/a 0 1834
2008 962 408 199 166 10 n/a n/a 0 1745
2009 874 439 191 181 8 n/a n/a 0 1693
2010 834 408 171 196 6 n/a n/a 0 1615
2011 749 397 156 214 5 0 96 0 1617
2012 700 384 156 213 8 0 123 0 1584
2013 677 379 166 220 9 0 132 0 1583
2014 655 371 169 242 9 1 157 0 1604
2015 637 377 156 248 9 0 165 0 1592
2016 610 387 149 284 7 0 147 0 1584
2017 593 425 132 310 9 1 139 0 1609
2018 599 398 134 348 7 0 151 0 1637
2019 576 399 140 358 5 1 137 0 1616
2020 576 395 135 396 8 2 166 0 1678
2021 616 368 142 403 4 2 162 0 1697
2022 625 386 141 398 3 2 167 0 1722
2023 554 339 128 436 3 1 175 13 1649

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1491 92.1 16.1 15.4
1989 1395 95.1 14.6 11.2
1990 1388 93.9 14.7 12.9
1991 1449 99.4 14.5 18.6
1992 1462 104.9 13.9 15.9
1993 1462 100.8 14.5 20.6
1994 1438 96.8 14.9 20.4
1995 1624 98.6 16.5 21.8
1996 1624 98.6 16.5 21.8
1997 1625 100.6 16.2 22.5
1998 1776 103.8 17.1 21.9
1999 1783 120.0 14.9 27.7
2000 1842 121.2 15.2 28.3
2001 1945 124.2 15.7 29.5
2002 2066 133.1 15.5 31.8
2003 2066 133.1 15.5 31.8
2004 2101 136.8 15.4 38.8
2005 2009 133.6 15.0 n/a
2006 1834 125.0 14.7 n/a
2007 1834 122.0 15.0 42.7
2008 1745 116.6 15.0 41.8
2009 1693 105.6 16.0 48.6
2010 1615 103.4 15.6 52.6
2011 1617 101.1 15.9 55.5
2012 1584 100.7 15.7 57.3
2013 1583 118.7 13.3 56.7
2014 1604 116.7 13.7 57.2
2015 1592 n/a n/a 54
2016 1584 114.0 13.8 58
2017 1609 114.8 14.0 54.9
2018 1637 111.8 14.6 56.1
2019 1616 116.2 13.9 57.3
2020 1678 114.9 14.6 54.9
2021 1697 111.7 15.1 61.5
2022 1722 111.5 15.4 53.9
2023 1649 111.9 14.7 55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1491 92.1 16.1 15.4
1989 1395 95.1 14.6 11.2
1990 1388 93.9 14.7 12.9
1991 1449 99.4 14.5 18.6
1992 1462 104.9 13.9 15.9
1993 1462 100.8 14.5 20.6
1994 1438 96.8 14.9 20.4
1995 1624 98.6 16.5 21.8
1996 1624 98.6 16.5 21.8
1997 1625 100.6 16.2 22.5
1998 1776 103.8 17.1 21.9
1999 1783 120.0 14.9 27.7
2000 1842 121.2 15.2 28.3
2001 1945 124.2 15.7 29.5
2002 2066 133.1 15.5 31.8
2003 2066 133.1 15.5 31.8
2004 2101 136.8 15.4 38.8
2005 2009 133.6 15.0 n/a
2006 1834 125.0 14.7 n/a
2007 1834 122.0 15.0 42.7
2008 1745 116.6 15.0 41.8
2009 1693 105.6 16.0 48.6
2010 1615 103.4 15.6 52.6
2011 1617 101.1 15.9 55.5
2012 1584 100.7 15.7 57.3
2013 1583 118.7 13.3 56.7
2014 1604 116.7 13.7 57.2
2015 1592 n/a n/a 54
2016 1584 114.0 13.8 58
2017 1609 114.8 14.0 54.9
2018 1637 111.8 14.6 56.1
2019 1616 116.2 13.9 57.3
2020 1678 114.9 14.6 54.9
2021 1697 111.7 15.1 61.5
2022 1722 111.5 15.4 53.9
2023 1649 111.9 14.7 55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $330 (2.3%) $14,078 (97.7%) $14,408
2020 $332 (2.3%) $13,901 (97.7%) $14,234
2021 $411 (2.9%) $13,528 (97.1%) $13,938

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 268th of 400 High schoolsRanks 304th of 415 High schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (East High)44.947.8
 2.9%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Madison Metropolitan School District)52.847.2
 5.6%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (East High)34.335
 0.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Metropolitan School District)45.140.5
 4.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (East High)28.519.6
 8.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Madison Metropolitan School District)35.829.5
 6.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (East High)26.227.8
 1.6%
   10th Grade Science (Madison Metropolitan School District)37.135.5
 1.6%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students16161649
 2%
African American399339
 15%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian140128
 8.6%
Hispanic358436
 21.8%
Pacific Islander11
White576554
 3.8%
Two or More Races137175
 27.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.3%55.4%
 1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about East High

East High ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Wisconsin high schools.

Students at East High are 34% White, 26% Hispanic, 21% African American, 11% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,649 students attended East High.

East High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Emerson Elementary
Elementary : Gompers Elementary
Elementary : Hawthorne Elementary
Elementary : Lake View Elementary
Elementary : Lapham Elementary
Elementary : Lindbergh Elementary
Elementary : Lowell Elementary
Elementary : Marquette Elementary
Elementary : Mendota Elementary
Elementary : Sandburg Elementary
Middle : Black Hawk Middle
Middle : O'Keeffe Middle
Middle : Sherman Middle


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