East High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend East High School or Central High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 934 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 892 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
934 students
892 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1459 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
261
259
Grade 10 Students
203
265
Grade 11 Students
242
196
Grade 12 Students
228
172
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
80%
71%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
16%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%