Madison East High School is one of four comprehensive four-year high schools in Madison, Wisconsin. It was established in 1922, making it the oldest high school still operating in Madison. The school mascot is the "Purgolder", an animal resembling a puma. Madison East athletes compete in the WIAA Big Eight Conference. Its girls' swim team won the WIAA Division 1 state championship in 2007.
More than 50% of East's graduates go on to a four-year co...
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Madison East High School is one of four comprehensive four-year high schools in Madison, Wisconsin. It was established in 1922, making it the oldest high school still operating in Madison. The school mascot is the "Purgolder", an animal resembling a puma. Madison East athletes compete in the WIAA Big Eight Conference. Its girls' swim team won the WIAA Division 1 state championship in 2007.
More than 50% of East's graduates go on to a four-year college, with a large number of additional students attending two year colleges, such as the Madison Area Technical College. Academically motivating, talented and gifted (TAG), and advanced classes are part of the curriculum. Advanced Placement (AP) courses include calculus AB, calculus BC, French V, Spanish V, music theory, psychology, macroeconomics, microeconomics, European history and computer science. Courses are available in advanced physics, advanced chemistry, anatomy, aviation, literature, composition, creative writing, speed reading,...
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