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East High School

815 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,040 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,040 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 71% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
East High School's student population of 2,040 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,040 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1187 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in East High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
7%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in East High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
45%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of East High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
71%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of East High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is East High School's ranking?
East High School is ranked #1187 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are East High School often compared to?
East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln High School, North High School, Hoover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East High School?
The graduation rate of East High School is 71%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend East High School?
2,040 students attend East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of East High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East High School?
East High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East High School offer ?
East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East High School part of?
East High School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is East High School located?
East High School is located in the Capitol Park neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 2 other public schools located in Capitol Park.

School Reviews
4   1/8/2021
Great school to attend and teach. I had the pleasure to do both.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Brett

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,040 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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