Sun Prairie East High
Reported Enrollment
1,274
students
District
Sun Prairie Area School District
County Context Score
56/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
501 S Bird St, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590
School District
Sun Prairie Area School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 551464001902
- District ID
- 5514640
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,274 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Sun Prairie East High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Dane County has 169 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 16 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Sun Prairie East High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Sun Prairie Area School District, Dane County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Sun Prairie East High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Sun Prairie Area School District.
1,274 students
Sun Prairie East High reports 1,274 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 33 other high schools in Dane County with enrollment data, 25 report fewer students and 8 report more. The peer median is 282 students.
34 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 286 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
16 district schools
Sun Prairie Area School District lists 9 primary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
9
Middle
3
High
3
Other
1
Nearby context inside Sun Prairie Area School District
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Sun Prairie East High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Sun Prairie Area School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Sun Prairie East High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Sun Prairie East High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Sun Prairie East High with nearby schools?
Sun Prairie East High should be compared with 34 high schools in Dane County, plus other schools in Sun Prairie Area School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Sun Prairie East High?
Before using Sun Prairie East High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Sun Prairie Area School District.
Part of Sun Prairie Area School District
Sun Prairie East High is one of 16 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 8,302 students across 16 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
16
Reported Enrollment
8,302
16 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Prairie View Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Patrick Marsh Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- C H Bird ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Eastside ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Northside ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Royal Oaks ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Westside ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Horizon ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Prairie Phoenix Academy9–12 · HighListed only
- Creekside ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Dane County Schools
County Context Score
56/100
County-level composite across 169 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.