At a glance
Reported students
1,340
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
93.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433.5
Sun Prairie East High: 1,340 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,778
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123.58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Sun Prairie East High
Sun Prairie East High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sun Prairie. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Sun Prairie Area School District. NCES reports 1,340 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.3%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sun Prairie East High
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 93.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.3%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black10.1%
- Asian7.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sun Prairie Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sun Prairie West High
High · Grades 09–12
1,325 reported students
Prairie Phoenix Academy
High · Grades 09–12
88 reported students
Prairie View Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
699 reported students
Patrick Marsh Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
581 reported students
Central Heights Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
560 reported students
Token Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
472 reported students
Public schools near Sun Prairie East High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Phoenix Academy High · Sun Prairie Area School District | 09–12 | 88 | 0.7 mi |
| Sun Prairie West High High · Sun Prairie Area School District | 09–12 | 1,325 | 3.2 mi |
| Marshall High High · Marshall School District | 09–12 | 281 | 6.8 mi |
| De Forest High High · De Forest Area School District | 09–12 | 1,137 | 7.7 mi |
| Shabazz-City High High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 09–12 | 106 | 8.6 mi |
| East High High · Madison Metropolitan School District | 09–12 | 1,643 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sun Prairie East High
What grades does Sun Prairie East High serve?
Sun Prairie East High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sun Prairie Area School District.
How many students attend Sun Prairie East High?
Sun Prairie East High reported 1,340 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,778 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sun Prairie East High?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 1,340 students and 93.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sun Prairie East High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sun Prairie East High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sun Prairie Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sun Prairie East High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sun Prairie East High in?
Sun Prairie East High is part of Sun Prairie Area School District, based in Sun Prairie, WI, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sun Prairie East High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prairie Phoenix Academy (0.7 mi), Sun Prairie West High (3.2 mi), Marshall High (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.