East High School, or Sioux City East High School, is a public high school located in Sioux City, Iowa.
Serving 1,495 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East High School serves the southeast part of Sioux City, IA, covering an area of approximately 24.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the school's boundaries, reaching up to 7.6 miles at its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East High School's student population of 1,495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,495 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1920
School Rankings
East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2006–2019. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Black Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East High School's ranking?
East High School is ranked #994 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are East High School often compared to?
East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School, North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East High School?
The graduation rate of East High School is 96%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend East High School?
1,495 students attend East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of East High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East High School?
East High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East High School offer ?
East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East High School part of?
East High School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
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