East High

Summary:

East High is a public high school located in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 902 students. It is part of the Wausau School District, which is ranked 241 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East High's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 116 to 245 out of 391-431 Wisconsin high schools and its SchoolDigger rating varying from 2 to 4 stars out of 5. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with male students generally performing better than female students, and Asian and Hispanic students performing relatively lower compared to their White and Multi-racial peers. Students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform significantly lower than their peers. Despite these challenges, East High has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87% to 95.6% in recent years, and a relatively low dropout rate of 0.4% to 2.6%.

Compared to nearby schools, West High, another public high school in the Wausau School District, performs better than East High in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, and academic proficiency. However, Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy, a public charter high school in the same district, has lower performance metrics compared to East High. Nearby schools in other districts, such as Edgar High, Merrill High, and Mosinee High, show varying levels of performance, with Mosinee High standing out as a higher-performing school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2607 N 18th St
       Wausau, WI  54403-3176


(715) 261-0650

District: Wausau School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
222nd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,216 Help


Feeder schools for East High:

Elementary:    Franklin Elementary
    Hawthorn Hills Elementary
    Hewitt-Texas Elementary
    John Marshall Elementary
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Middle:    Horace Mann Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  902

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.1%
Asian:
11.4%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East High ranks worse than 51.5% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.35. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), Asian (11.4%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.6% 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 12.9. 1 high schools in the Wausau 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 $14,216. 1 high schools in the Wausau School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East High:

SchoolDigger ranks East High 222nd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See East High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wausau School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wausau School District 241st 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 53.24 176th 275 36.0%
2005 47.96 216th 287 24.7%
2006 50.56 206th 292 29.5%
2007 57.94 174th 281 38.1%
2008 51.95 288th 437 34.1%
2009 41.90 343rd 438 21.7%
2010 56.78 260th 450 42.2%
2011 45.68 340th 445 23.6%
2012 43.30 343rd 452 24.1%
2013 55.06 240th 457 47.5%
2014 56.04 229th 462 50.4%
2015 68.63 131st 466 71.9%
2016 57.75 156th 408 61.8%
2017 51.10 190th 410 53.7%
2018 53.94 177th 410 56.8%
2019 60.76 141st 400 64.8%
2021 38.03 245th 390 37.2%
2022 66.12 116th 391 70.3%
2023 62.27 136th 415 67.2%
2024 50.35 222nd 431 48.5%
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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
2023 34.72 37th 56 33.9%
2024 23.76 58th 71 18.3%
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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 34.93 41st 55 25.5%
2024 15.77 95th 95 0.0%
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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 43.85 139th 255 45.5%
2019 44.54 137th 251 45.4%
2021 37.30 141st 226 37.6%
2022 54.05 92nd 250 63.2%
2023 53.37 114th 271 57.9%
2024 32.98 236th 326 27.6%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.32 114th 355 67.9%
2019 57.47 137th 343 60.1%
2021 31.97 243rd 332 26.8%
2022 73.32 71st 343 79.3%
2023 53.67 151st 329 54.1%
2024 39.36 243rd 353 31.2%
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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 40.53 226th 373 39.4%
2019 56.82 134th 354 62.1%
2021 39.61 209th 334 37.4%
2022 51.09 158th 347 54.5%
2023 64.11 95th 359 73.5%
2024 56.49 155th 365 57.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.98 35th 51 31.4%
2019 24.72 34th 44 22.7%
2022 30.77 34th 48 29.2%
2024 32.96 33rd 51 35.3%
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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 47.51 35th 76 53.9%
2023 36.82 61st 97 37.1%
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Rank History for White students at East High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.65 111th 261 57.5%
2019 63.00 80th 266 69.9%
2021 48.87 123rd 266 53.8%
2022 67.07 70th 269 74.0%
2023 67.18 67th 271 75.3%
2024 51.77 141st 300 53.0%
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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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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 1066 3 62 5 18 n/a n/a 0 1154
1989 1047 2 64 2 18 n/a n/a 0 1133
1990 983 0 86 3 14 n/a n/a 0 1086
1991 1007 0 92 7 10 n/a n/a 0 1116
1992 1058 1 105 4 9 n/a n/a 0 1177
1993 1077 2 122 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1204
1994 1067 3 132 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1210
1995 1112 4 161 7 6 n/a n/a 0 1290
1996 1112 4 161 7 6 n/a n/a 0 1290
1997 1113 5 177 8 6 n/a n/a 0 1309
1998 1090 6 184 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1295
1999 1029 7 213 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1261
2000 1045 9 230 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1298
2001 1017 13 242 11 10 n/a n/a 0 1293
2002 1008 13 264 13 9 n/a n/a 0 1307
2003 1008 13 264 13 9 n/a n/a 0 1307
2004 987 24 282 13 15 n/a n/a 0 1321
2005 978 23 268 15 16 n/a n/a 0 1300
2006 997 22 288 12 21 n/a n/a 0 1340
2007 967 24 302 9 20 n/a n/a 0 1322
2008 941 31 263 14 18 n/a n/a 0 1267
2009 896 28 293 17 23 n/a n/a 0 1257
2010 846 34 271 19 25 n/a n/a 0 1195
2011 799 41 257 30 13 1 21 0 1162
2012 798 34 239 37 11 0 33 0 1152
2013 742 27 202 40 14 0 35 0 1060
2014 765 30 176 40 14 0 50 0 1075
2015 731 25 150 40 11 0 63 0 1020
2016 737 22 147 41 9 1 72 0 1029
2017 756 17 136 46 7 0 65 0 1027
2018 702 17 120 55 6 0 62 0 962
2019 702 30 121 64 5 1 54 0 977
2020 670 32 124 71 7 1 46 0 951
2021 637 36 125 78 9 0 48 0 933
2022 668 43 117 80 5 0 49 0 962
2023 632 35 103 67 6 0 59 0 902

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 1154 71.0 16.2 13.1
1989 1133 70.0 16.1 8.5
1990 1086 72.6 14.9 8.8
1991 1116 73.6 15.1 14.9
1992 1177 73.9 15.9 17
1993 1204 78.0 15.4 22.6
1994 1210 77.8 15.6 22
1995 1290 84.6 15.2 26
1996 1290 84.6 15.2 26
1997 1309 85.2 15.4 26.4
1998 1295 83.5 15.5 27.9
1999 1261 82.1 15.4 34.6
2000 1298 84.3 15.4 32.4
2001 1293 84.6 15.3 32.6
2002 1307 81.6 16.0 24.3
2003 1307 81.6 16.0 24.3
2004 1321 83.8 15.8 0.1
2005 1300 83.6 15.6 n/a
2006 1340 84.9 15.8 n/a
2007 1322 88.4 15.0 34.6
2008 1267 86.4 14.7 31.9
2009 1257 83.7 15.0 38.7
2010 1195 76.8 15.5 40.5
2011 1162 71.5 16.2 41.5
2012 1152 69.2 16.6 44.1
2013 1060 64.7 16.3 43.5
2014 1075 65.5 16.3 42
2015 1020 n/a n/a 42.4
2016 1029 65.0 15.8 41.5
2017 1027 63.5 16.1 36.2
2018 962 64.9 14.8 34.2
2019 977 63.2 15.4 38.6
2020 951 62.8 15.1 39.3
2021 933 63.1 14.7 46.6
2022 962 66.8 14.3 36.4
2023 902 69.6 12.9 41.6

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 1154 71.0 16.2 13.1
1989 1133 70.0 16.1 8.5
1990 1086 72.6 14.9 8.8
1991 1116 73.6 15.1 14.9
1992 1177 73.9 15.9 17
1993 1204 78.0 15.4 22.6
1994 1210 77.8 15.6 22
1995 1290 84.6 15.2 26
1996 1290 84.6 15.2 26
1997 1309 85.2 15.4 26.4
1998 1295 83.5 15.5 27.9
1999 1261 82.1 15.4 34.6
2000 1298 84.3 15.4 32.4
2001 1293 84.6 15.3 32.6
2002 1307 81.6 16.0 24.3
2003 1307 81.6 16.0 24.3
2004 1321 83.8 15.8 0.1
2005 1300 83.6 15.6 n/a
2006 1340 84.9 15.8 n/a
2007 1322 88.4 15.0 34.6
2008 1267 86.4 14.7 31.9
2009 1257 83.7 15.0 38.7
2010 1195 76.8 15.5 40.5
2011 1162 71.5 16.2 41.5
2012 1152 69.2 16.6 44.1
2013 1060 64.7 16.3 43.5
2014 1075 65.5 16.3 42
2015 1020 n/a n/a 42.4
2016 1029 65.0 15.8 41.5
2017 1027 63.5 16.1 36.2
2018 962 64.9 14.8 34.2
2019 977 63.2 15.4 38.6
2020 951 62.8 15.1 39.3
2021 933 63.1 14.7 46.6
2022 962 66.8 14.3 36.4
2023 902 69.6 12.9 41.6

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 $714 (5.3%) $12,655 (94.7%) $13,370
2020 $316 (2.4%) $12,616 (97.5%) $12,933
2021 $775 (5.5%) $13,440 (94.5%) $14,216

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 400 High schoolsRanks 136th of 415 High schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (East High)55.747.6
 8.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wausau School District)56.447.4
 9%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (East High)46.752.4
 5.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wausau School District)40.448.7
 8.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (East High)26.740.4
 13.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wausau School District)26.137.3
 11.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (East High)39.631.3
 8.3%
   10th Grade Science (Wausau School District)35.433
 2.4%
   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 Students977902
 7.7%
African American3035
 16.7%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian121103
 14.9%
Hispanic6467
 4.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White702632
 10%
Two or More Races5459
 9.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.6%41.6%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East High

In the 2022-23 school year, 902 students attended East High.

East High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Franklin Elementary
Elementary : Hawthorn Hills Elementary
Elementary : Hewitt-Texas Elementary
Elementary : John Marshall Elementary
Elementary : Riverview Elementary
Middle : Horace Mann Middle

Students at East High are 70% White, 11% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.

East High ranks 222nd of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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