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Wauwatosa School District

East High School

#5 in Best Public High Schools in Milwaukee County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 160 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    East High School is a highly rated, public school located in Wauwatosa, WI. It has 1,088 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 54% of students are at least proficient in math and 61% in reading.
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    (414) 773-2000
    7500 Milwaukee Ave
    Wauwatosa, WI 53213

    East High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    61%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    54%
    Average Graduation Rate
    96%
    Average SAT
    1260
    11 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    167 responses
    AP Enrollment
    36%
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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
    $74,929
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,002
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $227,200
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    71%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.14 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.14 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 44 responses
    Report
    • The home coming rally, it brings us together
      30%
    • The school theater productions
      20%
    • Basketball Games
      16%
    • Prom
      16%
    • Art fairs
      7%
    • Band Competitions
      5%
    • Playing in soccer games
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,088
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    20%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.20 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.20 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.20 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $67,588
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    21.3%
    50%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.24 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.24 responses
    54%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.24 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,768/ year
    National
    $12,239
    100%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.24 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.24 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.24 responses
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    We love East! Great school, great staff, great extracurriculars. Focus on all students. Opportunities to grow.
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    I really liked my teachers but a lot have left. The athletics are good but we don't have as many resources as other schools in the area. I have heard that Tosa East is going downhill. Did not prepare me well for college. However, I LOVE the art program and Fred as the teacher ensures that it will continue to be amazing.
    I've loved my time at East thus far! I've made fantastic friends, as well as many fantastic memories. I've had an academic track that was well suited for me, and found many extracurriculars to participate in. I think it is the perfect example of a school that is what you make it, so whatever type of student you are (or your child is), that is something to consider. My only personal complaints would be these: 1) That the focus of a decent part of the student body is not a primarily academic one, and 2) That I was not driven or encouraged by counselors, teachers, etc, to my full potential throughout my first few years. The second one actually worked out to my advantage, because I was able to realize how I could make myself what I hoped to be by my own prerogative. There are other little things I would change, but all the same, I would pick East again every time!