- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wauwatosa, WI
East High
Federal NCES profile for East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551599002077
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #17 of 17
- public schools in Wauwatosa · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East High has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Wauwatosa, WI.
School address
District: Wauwatosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551599002077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
East High held near 1,041 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.3 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 551599002077 · Wauwatosa, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,043 enr · 15.3:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (986 students)
East High held near 1,041 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.3 → 68.8 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
- This school
East High
1,043 students
- West High
West High
986 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
782 students
- Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle
570 students
- Roosevelt Elem 396
Roosevelt Elementary
396 students
- Mckinley Eleme 388
Mckinley Elementary
388 students
What this shows East High reports 1,043 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 53% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,043 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,043
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$13,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, East High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Wauwatosa School District reports $13,809 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Smaller | Similar 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
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools in Wauwatosa
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,043 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about East High
How many students attend East High?
East High has 1,043 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wauwatosa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,067 (2022-23) → 1,041 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High?
The student-teacher ratio at East High is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East High?
18.2% 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 64.3% of enrollment, in Wauwatosa, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High?
East High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East High rank among public schools in Wauwatosa?
By Resource Investment Index, East High ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Wauwatosa, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wauwatosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wauwatosa School District?
Besides East High, Wauwatosa School District also operates West High (986 students), Longfellow Middle (782 students), and Whitman Middle (570 students). See the Wauwatosa School District district page for the complete list.