Enrollment
1,643
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550852000925
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 62/100 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
- 62
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+27% 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 large high school in Madison, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,643 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Among Madison's high schools, it stands alongside West High (2,222 students): East High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 17.4:1).
Madison Metropolitan School District also operates West High (2,222 students) and Vel Phillips Memorial High (2,004 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,181
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Metropolitan School District, which includes East High.
$17,181
Per student
+15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.6%
State 18.4%
Federal 9.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~1,643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is East High a good school?
East High earns 62/100 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 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.
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