East High School
East High School serves 2,236 students in grades 9-12.
East High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 69%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
East High School's student population of 2,236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,236 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 116 teachers |
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School Rankings
East High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,227 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of East High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1214 out of 1227 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 69% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 68% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 11% |
| Black | 17% | 6% |
| White | 35% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.41 |
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Graduation Rate | 87% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Des Moines Independent Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to East High School is North High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hiatt Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Des Moines Hiatt Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 31%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 656 students10
0.4 miles
1430 E. University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7774 0.4 6-8 656 - Des Moines Carver Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 28%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 549 students10
0.5 miles
705 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8418 0.5 K-5 549 - Des Moines Capitol View Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 48%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 594 students10
0.6 miles
320 E. 16th
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8402 0.6 PK-5 594 - Des Moines Moulton Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 33%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 504 students10
1.5 miles
1541 8th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8427 1.5 PK-5 504 - Des Moines Mckinley Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 283 students10
1.6 miles
1610 Se 6th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8423 1.6 PK-5 283
School Reviews
| 4 1/8/2021 Great school to attend and teach. I had the pleasure to do both. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Brett |
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