Enrollment
1,119
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Green Bay, WI
East High
Federal NCES profile for East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550582000618
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Green Bay · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Green Bay, WI.
School address
District: Green Bay Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550582000618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at East High
East High is a higher-need, large high school in Green Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,119 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,119 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Green Bay's high schools, it stands alongside Preble High (2,149 students): East High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 17.1:1).
Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students) and Edison Middle (1,121 students) alongside East High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East High compares
East High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 47% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,119 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,119
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
White 25.6%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, East High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Green Bay Area Public School District, which includes East High.
$16,179
Per student
+8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 56.5%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Smith K-8 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Green Bay
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Preble High
Standard public school
2,149 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Bay Port High
Standard public school
1,966 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Southwest High
Standard public school
1,025 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ashwaubenon High
Standard public school
1,024 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
West High
Standard public school
777 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Green Bay Correctional Institution
Alternative education program
19 students 19:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,119 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East High
How many students attend East High?
East High has 1,119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Green Bay, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High?
The student-teacher ratio at East High is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East High?
56.6% of students at East High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East High?
The largest demographic group at East High is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Green Bay, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High?
East High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East High rank among high schools in Green Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, East High ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Green Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Green Bay on the city page.
Is East High a good school?
East High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Green Bay Area Public School District?
Besides East High, Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students), Edison Middle (1,121 students), and Southwest High (1,025 students). See the Green Bay Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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