East High vs Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,643 students
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
Madison · Charter other · Grades PK–12
210 students
| Measure | East High Madison, Wisconsin | Isthmus Montessori Academy Public Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #359 of 446 | – |
| National rank | #12837 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 1,643 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 1,643 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Isthmus Montessori Academy Public does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Isthmus Montessori Academy Public does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 57.9%).
- •East High does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •East High is the larger school with 1,643 students compared with 210.
- •East High is a public school while Isthmus Montessori Academy Public is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East High better than Isthmus Montessori Academy Public?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East High and Isthmus Montessori Academy Public?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High: 1,643. Isthmus Montessori Academy Public: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High and Isthmus Montessori Academy Public rank in Wisconsin?
East High is 359th of 446 and Isthmus Montessori Academy Public is unranked among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).