East High School, IA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
815 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7788
How East High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score69
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at East High School
2,198Students
100%Low-Income Students
109Teachers
20 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 52% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 26% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 24% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 25% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 26% | 22% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 16% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 80% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% | 9% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 5% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at East High School
51%Math Proficiency
48%Reading Proficiency
50%Average Proficiency
92%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 76% | 50% |
| Male | 47% | 74% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 50% | 78% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 54% | 59% | 59% |
| Black | 44% | 47% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 78% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 57% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| Limited English | 24% | 40% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 46% | 64% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 17% | 40% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at East High School
85%Overall Rate
84%Low-Income
82%Limited English
67%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 90% | 68% | 69% |
| Black | 82% | 67% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 86% | 79% |
| Other | 80% | 62% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Colleges near East High School, IA
Holy Family School
0 miles, NW
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1 miles, NE
St Anthony Elementary School
2 miles, SW
St Joseph Elementary School
3 miles, NE