East High vs Wauwatosa STEM
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High
Wauwatosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,043 students
Wauwatosa STEM
Wauwatosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
127 students
| Measure | East High Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | Wauwatosa STEM Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #42 of 446 | #22 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #4954 of 16,910 | #2075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,043 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 1,043 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.7% | 3.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 31.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 87% |
| city | Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wauwatosa STEM scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 63.3).
- •Wauwatosa STEM does better on math proficiency (87% vs 46%).
- •Wauwatosa STEM does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Wauwatosa STEM does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 22.7%).
- •East High does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 31.8).
- •East High is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 127.
- •East High is a public school while Wauwatosa STEM 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 Wauwatosa STEM?
On the Success Index (US), Wauwatosa STEM ranks higher (85.9 vs 63.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East High and Wauwatosa STEM?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High: 1,043. Wauwatosa STEM: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High and Wauwatosa STEM rank in Wisconsin?
East High is 42nd of 446 and Wauwatosa STEM is 22nd of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).