Eastern High School

1100 N Eastern School Rd E-3
Pekin, IN 47165
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 419 students in grades 9-12, Eastern High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Eastern High School's student population of 419 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
419 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Eastern High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastern High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#596 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
36%
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70-74%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eastern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
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13%
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White
94%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
This chart display the diversity score of Eastern High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Eastern High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eastern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastern High School's ranking?
Eastern High School is ranked #596 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Eastern High School often compared to?
Eastern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem High School, West Washington Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern High School?
The graduation rate of Eastern High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Eastern High School?
419 students attend Eastern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Eastern High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern High School?
Eastern High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern High School offer ?
Eastern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Eastern High School part of?
Eastern High School is part of East Washington School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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