Green Bay East High School is a public high school in the Green Bay Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District serving the near-east side of Green Bay, Wisconsin and parts of Bellevue and Allouez. Founded in 1856, the school has occupied its current building since 1924.
Serving 1,077 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,077 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East High School's student population of 1,077 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,077 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1856
School Rankings
East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1787 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
47%
14%
Black
14%
9%
White
25%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East High School's ranking?
East High School is ranked #1787 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are East High School often compared to?
East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School, Southwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of East High School?
The graduation rate of East High School is 86%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend East High School?
1,077 students attend East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of East High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East High School?
East High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does East High School offer ?
East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East High School part of?
East High School is part of Green Bay Area ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I think that East High School is a very good school because they really have good teachers and other staff that are very willing you help you not matter what. Also the other students there don't judge others and there is no groups because everyone gets along. And I a freshman and I love my school and I don't care that people dis my school because I know that it is better than what they say and that is all that matters.
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