East High School vs. South High School
Should I attend East High School or South 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,589 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,771 students in grades 9-12, South High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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
2,589 students
1,771 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#285 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
71%
Graduation Rate
93%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
736
508
Grade 10 Students
641
442
Grade 11 Students
662
448
Grade 12 Students
550
373
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
22%
32%
% Black
16%
10%
% White
51%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%