At a glance
Reported students
1,043
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
315
East High: 1,043 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
15.3:1 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
- 1,079
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about East High
East High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Wauwatosa. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Wauwatosa School District. NCES reports 1,043 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 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, above 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 (64.1%) and Black (16.7%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East High
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.31 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.1%
- Hispanic8.3%
- Black16.7%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.2%
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
22 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Wauwatosa School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West High
High · Grades 09–12
986 reported students
Longfellow Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
782 reported students
Whitman Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
570 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
396 reported students
McKinley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
388 reported students
Eisenhower Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
373 reported students
Public schools near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee School of Languages High · Milwaukee School District | 06–12 | 964 | 1.7 mi |
| WHS Information Technology High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 402 | 2.1 mi |
| Transition High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 90 | 2.4 mi |
| West High High · Wauwatosa School District | 09–12 | 986 | 2.7 mi |
| James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High School High · West Allis-West Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 168 | 2.8 mi |
| Marshall High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 639 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East High
What grades does East High serve?
East High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wauwatosa School District.
How many students attend East High?
East High reported 1,043 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,079 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East High?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 1,043 students and 68.31 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 East High a public, charter, or magnet school?
East High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wauwatosa School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.7% 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 East High in?
East High is part of Wauwatosa School District, based in Wauwatosa, WI, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Milwaukee School of Languages (1.7 mi), WHS Information Technology (2.1 mi), Transition High (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.