South High School vs. East High School
Should I attend South High School or East 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,771 students
2,589 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
124 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#128 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
75%
Graduation Rate
91%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
508
736
Grade 10 Students
442
641
Grade 11 Students
448
662
Grade 12 Students
373
550
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
32%
22%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
47%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%