For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,722 students in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison, WI.
The top ranked public high school in Emerson East is East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison, WI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2222 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-1600
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison, WI include East High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison?
the neighborhood of Emerson East, Madison public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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