Sun Prairie East High School is a public high school in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Sun Prairie Area School District, the other being Sun Prairie West High School. During the 2022-2023 school year, there were 1,365 students at Sun Prairie East High School.
Serving 1,275 students in grades 9-12, Sun Prairie East High School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sun Prairie East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Sun Prairie East High School's student population of 1,275 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
2022
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
Sun Prairie East High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sun Prairie East High School is 0.56, 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
#750 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
9%
9%
White
64%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Sun Prairie East High School's ranking?
Sun Prairie East High School is ranked #750 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Sun Prairie East High School often compared to?
Sun Prairie East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monona Grove High School, Middleton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sun Prairie East High School?
The graduation rate of Sun Prairie East High School is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sun Prairie East High School?
1,275 students attend Sun Prairie East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sun Prairie East High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sun Prairie East High School?
Sun Prairie East High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sun Prairie East High School offer ?
Sun Prairie East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sun Prairie East High School part of?
Sun Prairie East High School is part of Sun Prairie Area School District.
School Reviews
1 3/20/2020
I attend Sun Prairie High School and I do not love it to say the least. Everyone is very inconsiderate and ignorant here. I am disappointed in my school's culture.
2 9/29/2009
I go to sphs and I hate it. Everyone is very full of themselves, I don't feel very safe there and the kids.. basically just aren't the nicest. I've been considering changing schools.
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