East High

East High serves 1,327 students in grades 9-12 in Appleton, Wisconsin, operating as a regular public school with 85 full-time equivalent teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The school currently ranks in the 25th percentile among Wisconsin high schools, with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10, indicating significant room for academic growth and development. Despite these academic challenges, East High serves a stable community where families demonstrate a commitment to education and economic stability.

The surrounding 54915 ZIP code area reflects solid middle-class values, with a median household income of $81,170 and median home values of $225,800. The relatively low poverty rate of 8.2 percent suggests most students come from economically secure households, while 37 percent of area adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, indicating a community that values higher education. The school's substantial enrollment of over 1,300 students provides opportunities for diverse programming and extracurricular activities typical of larger high schools.

With its manageable class sizes averaging around 16 students per teacher, East High has the structural foundation to support individual student attention as it works to improve academic outcomes. East High operates in Appleton's small city environment, serving families in a well-established Wisconsin community known for its suburban character and family-friendly atmosphere.