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Madison Metropolitan School District

East High School

#15 in Best Public High Schools in Madison Area
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Madison, WI
  • 168 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      C-
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    East High School is an above average, public school located in Madison, WI. It has 1,609 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 37% of students are at least proficient in math and 40% in reading.
    Address
    2222 E Washington Ave
    Madison, WI 53704
    Telephone
    (608) 204-1600
    Website
    madison.k12.wi.us
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    40%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    37%
    Average Graduation Rate
    81%
    Average SAT
    1390
    29 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    199 responses
    AP Enrollment
    19%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $59,387
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,008
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $223,300
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    72%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.18 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.18 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 35 responses
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    • Homecoming football game
      26%
    • Pep rally's before homecoming and prom
      17%
    • Brat Fest
      14%
    • Prom
      14%
    • Basketball games🏀💪🏼👿
      11%
    • Fire-drill
      6%
    • Swim Meets
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,609
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    55%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.20 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.20 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.20 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $68,664
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    11.1%
    50%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.28 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.28 responses
    61%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.28 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $14,877/ year
    National
    $12,239
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.30 responses
    33%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.30 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.30 responses
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    East High School is an excellent and diverse place. The students at East all come from very different ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, which is part of why the school is so great. There is a lot of school unity and spirit. For the most part, the teachers are very good, especially in the history and social studies departments. Students can select how rigorous they want their experience to be. Some sports are very strong while others are quite the opposite--athletics do not necessarily define high school for everyone. There is a major emphasis on social/political activism and the students are very engaged in the political climate. Most of all students and teachers are extremely liberal. The band and choir departments are very popular. The school has been renovating recently and the new theater is amazing.
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    East has an incredible potential to be a great school but, at the moment, is a complete shit hole. Firstly, facilities and utilities are absolutely disgusting. Stairwells will be littered with the same junk for a few days and there seems to be consistent filth everwhere. Secondly, academic expectations are extremely low. This happens to be in part by teacher's incompotence, counselor's ignorance and overall lack of care from students. Thirdly, preparation for college is MINIMAL. They will fluff you up with the "get on-track" and their cancerous CCCR program but do little for PRACTICAL preparation. Counselors don't suggest taking AP courses, at least having a challenging load. They don't supply resources, tools or classes to actually prep students for standardized tests, and a lot of teachers could care less about preparing students for their AP exams. If you or your kids have any sliver of aspirations or hopes, send your children or yourself to West. My four years at East was a joke.
    Somethings that I really like about East is that our school is very diverse. Every where in the school, there are different kinds of people. Also, when befriending someone, you can really learn a lot of things about their culture! And, not to mention, the students at East are all welcoming and supportive of each other.
    Another thing that I really like about East is the teachers. The teachers make sure that every students are on top of their goals. When students are going through tough times, the teachers are always there backing the student up. Our teachers are like our backbone, they want us to succeed in life and are willingly to support us!
    To others, East may seem like a regular high school, but to me, East is different from other high schools around the Madison area. I can always talk to the teachers whenever something is bugging me. The teachers, staff, and students made East the way it is today!