- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Bend, WI
East High
Federal NCES profile for East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551629002128
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in West Bend · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.2%
- 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 #9 of 11 public schools in West Bend, WI.
School address
District: West Bend School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551629002128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
East High shrank from 965 students in 2022-23 to 914 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 551629002128 · West Bend, WI High · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 14.7:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,085 students)
East High shrank from 965 students in 2022-23 to 914 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 55.9 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
1,085 students
- This school
East High
854 students
- Badger Middle
Badger Middle
714 students
- Silverbrook In
Silverbrook Intermediate
704 students
- Decorah Elemen 349
Decorah Elementary
349 students
- Fair Park Elem 345
Fair Park Elementary
345 students
What this shows East High reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How East High compares
East High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$13,410
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 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, East High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Bend School District reports $13,410 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Badger Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silverbrook Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decorah Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fair Park Elementary | 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
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in West Bend
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 (~854 students)
Frequently asked questions about East High
How many students attend East High?
East High has 854 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Bend, WI. CCD year-over-year: 965 (2022-23) → 914 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High?
The student-teacher ratio at East High is 14.7:1, which is 2% 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?
20.2% 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 82.8% of enrollment, in West Bend, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High?
East High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 West Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, East High ranks #9 of 11 public schools in West Bend, 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 West Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in West Bend School District?
Besides East High, West Bend School District also operates West High (1,085 students), Badger Middle (714 students), and Silverbrook Intermediate (704 students). See the West Bend School District district page for the complete list.