- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, WI
East High
Federal NCES profile for East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550852000925
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- 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 #3 of 7 high schools in Madison, WI.
School address
District: Madison Metropolitan School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550852000925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
East High held near 1,644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 111.9 → 108.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550852000925 · Madison, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,643 enr · 14.8:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,222 students)
East High held near 1,644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 111.9 → 108.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
East High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,222 students
- Vel Phillips M
Vel Phillips Memorial High
2,004 students
- This school
East High
1,643 students
- Lafollette Hig
Lafollette High
1,541 students
- Hamilton Middl 790
Hamilton Middle
790 students
- Cesar Chavez E 631
Cesar Chavez Elementary
631 students
What this shows East High reports 1,643 students on the CCD universe file.
How East High compares
East High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,643 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,643
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 22.8%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, East High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Metropolitan School District reports $17,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vel Phillips Memorial High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafollette High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | Smaller | Lower 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
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Madison
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West High
Standard public school
2,222 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Vel Phillips Memorial High
Standard public school
2,004 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lafollette High
Standard public school
1,541 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Innovative High
Alternative education program
138 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Capital High
Alternative education program
129 students 7.2:1 students per teacher
Shabazz-City High
Alternative education program
106 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,643 students)
Frequently asked questions about East High
How many students attend East High?
East High has 1,643 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,649 (2022-23) → 1,644 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High?
The student-teacher ratio at East High is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East High?
49.0% 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 White at 34.6% of enrollment, in Madison, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High?
East High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East High rank among high schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, East High ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Madison, 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 Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Metropolitan School District?
Besides East High, Madison Metropolitan School District also operates West High (2,222 students), Vel Phillips Memorial High (2,004 students), and Lafollette High (1,541 students). See the Madison Metropolitan School District district page for the complete list.