Serving 944 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
944 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
55%
14%
White
21%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)51%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East High School?
The graduation rate of East High School is 51%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend East High School?
944 students attend East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of East High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East High School?
East High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East High School offer ?
East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East High School part of?
East High School is part of Erie City School District.
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