Appleton East High School in Appleton, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Appleton East High School is an urban public school in Appleton, Wisconsin that is part of Appleton Area School District. It serves 1,327 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.4:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,327 Students

86 Teachers

2121 E Emmers Dr

Appleton, WI 54915 View local requests

http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us

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Appleton East High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ms. Schwoerer

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Appleton East High School Demographics

47%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

34%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Appleton East High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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