Is East High School a good school?

East High School ranks 65 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,505 students attended East High School.

What is the racial makeup of East High School?

Students at East High School are 52% White, 22% Hispanic, 14% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into East High School?

East High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bromwell Elementary School Elementary : Cole Arts and Science Academy Elementary : Dora Moore Ece-8 School Elementary : Park Hill School Elementary : Smith Elementary School Elementary : Stedman Elementary School Elementary : Teller Elementary School Elementary : University Prep - Arapahoe St. Elementary : Whittier Ece-8 School Elementary : Wyatt Academy Middle : Morey Middle School

East High School

Summary:

East High School is a public high school in Denver, Colorado, serving 2,505 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance, with 76% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Reading and Writing, compared to 47% for the district and 58% for the state. The school maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Colorado high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. East High School's White and multi-racial students perform particularly well, ranking in the top 10% and 20% of Colorado high schools, respectively. However, the school's African American and Hispanic students perform below the school's overall averages.

While East High School outperforms nearby schools like DSST: Cole High School and Denver Justice High School, it has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 20.1, suggesting a need for additional teaching resources. The school's Gifted and Talented program is also a strength, with its students ranking in the top 50 of Colorado high schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1600 City Park Esplanade
Denver, CO 80206-1429

(720) 423-8300

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
65^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,577

Feeder schools for East High School:

Elementary:	Bromwell Elementary School
	Cole Arts and Science Academy
	Dora Moore Ece-8 School
	Park Hill School
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	Smith Elementary School
	Stedman Elementary School
	Teller Elementary School
	University Prep - Arapahoe St.
	Whittier Ece-8 School
	Wyatt Academy
Middle:	Morey Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 2,505

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.3%

Hispanic:

22.4%

African American:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East High School ranks better than 81.4% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3^rd among 36 ranked high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.19. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of East High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East High School is $15,577. 43 high schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East High School 65^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See East High School in the ranking list.)

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School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East High School

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Rank History for all students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	56.62	124^th	279	55.6%
2005	49.01	146^th	280	47.9%
2006	55.64	135^th	286	52.8%
2007	51.20	162^nd	298	45.6%
2008	65.58	107^th	301	64.5%
2009	67.02	111^th	310	64.2%
2010	68.80	105^th	327	67.9%
2011	72.81	86^th	337	74.5%
2012	72.63	87^th	334	74.0%
2013	74.29	77^th	349	77.9%
2014	75.72	77^th	369	79.1%
2015	49.37	104^th	292	64.4%
2016	63.33	48^th	255	81.2%
2017	67.24	39^th	256	84.8%
2018	85.45	45^th	388	88.4%
2019	89.50	31^st	411	92.5%
2021	71.91	54^th	210	74.3%
2022	70.72	63^rd	221	71.5%
2023	78.74	69^th	349	80.2%
2024	79.19	65^th	349	81.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	61.89	18^th	48	62.5%
2022	64.51	19^th	56	66.1%
2023	70.28	13^th	62	79.0%
2024	72.17	13^th	61	78.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	58.53	10^th	32	68.8%
2024	62.07	15^th	36	58.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.86	18^th	60	70.0%
2022	44.65	42^nd	77	45.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	51.47	79^th	188	58.0%
2022	50.74	96^th	203	52.7%
2023	52.48	92^nd	200	54.0%
2024	49.56	99^th	211	53.1%

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Rank History for Female students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	79.14	51^st	239	78.7%
2022	80.73	47^th	257	81.7%
2023	77.06	56^th	254	78.0%
2024	76.34	54^th	257	79.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.22	41^st	74	44.6%
2024	44.77	39^th	84	53.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	55.48	55^th	118	53.4%
2023	56.87	69^th	135	48.9%
2024	66.99	46^th	140	67.1%

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Rank History for Male students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	80.11	50^th	240	79.2%
2022	78.63	53^rd	253	79.1%
2023	75.28	67^th	252	73.4%
2024	76.53	53^rd	256	79.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	42.57	22^nd	43	48.8%

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Rank History for African American students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	50.53	12^th	29	58.6%
2022	47.53	19^th	34	44.1%
2023	50.40	14^th	36	61.1%
2024	35.89	23^rd	38	39.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	76.77	33^rd	181	81.8%
2022	72.45	48^th	205	76.6%
2023	59.93	65^th	198	67.2%
2024	61.96	59^th	199	70.4%

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Rank History for White students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	89.15	11^th	225	95.1%
2022	90.01	15^th	228	93.4%
2023	85.10	25^th	234	89.3%
2024	87.77	17^th	229	92.6%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	996	662	37	184	20	n/a	n/a	1899
1989	851	598	33	181	24	n/a	n/a	1687
1990	764	533	24	164	26	n/a	n/a	1511
1991	758	488	23	132	23	n/a	n/a	1424
1992	724	443	21	120	17	n/a	n/a	1325
1993	692	495	16	121	22	n/a	n/a	1346
1994	703	559	19	134	17	n/a	n/a	1432
1995	657	573	24	150	23	n/a	n/a	1427
1996	657	573	24	150	23	n/a	n/a	1427
1997	704	699	30	161	19	n/a	n/a	1613
1998	718	736	35	191	19	n/a	n/a	1699
1999	730	760	40	183	12	n/a	n/a	1725
2000	771	683	42	177	11	n/a	n/a	1684
2001	834	702	54	192	22	n/a	n/a	1804
2002	851	774	48	211	36	n/a	n/a	1920
2003	851	774	48	211	36	n/a	n/a	1920
2004	850	697	47	221	39	n/a	n/a	1854
2005	867	723	41	244	43	n/a	n/a	1918
2006	948	814	39	256	35	n/a	n/a	2092
2007	923	785	39	314	32	n/a	n/a	2093
2008	920	718	40	360	20	n/a	n/a	2058
2009	924	700	51	380	23	n/a	n/a	2078
2010	983	689	46	419	22	n/a	n/a	2159
2011	970	577	47	473	13	5	114	2199
2012	1010	610	54	502	16	4	117	2313
2013	1074	579	46	553	10	3	118	2383
2014	1140	551	62	534	9	5	134	2435
2015	1156	583	60	594	14	3	170	2580
2016	1130	496	57	581	12	2	193	2471
2017	1177	490	58	611	11	3	193	2543
2018	1252	496	57	636	11	3	204	2659
2019	1284	446	58	602	7	7	199	2603
2020	1345	388	68	557	13	9	176	2556
2021	1350	419	68	555	13	6	170	2581
2022	1325	417	63	571	6	8	199	2589
2023	1310	349	75	562	7	3	199	2505

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1899	110.4	17.2	n/a
1989	1687	111.0	15.1	7.4
1990	1511	102.9	14.6	8.5
1991	1424	98.1	14.5	8.6
1992	1325	87.5	15.1	14.5
1993	1346	81.5	16.5	19.8
1994	1432	80.0	17.9	20.3
1995	1427	80.1	17.8	19
1996	1427	80.1	17.8	19
1997	1613	78.8	20.5	28.5
1998	1699	94.4	18.0	27.5
1999	1725	90.2	19.1	26.5
2000	1684	93.5	18.0	27.9
2001	1804	93.5	19.3	23.2
2002	1920	100.0	19.2	26
2003	1920	100.0	19.2	26
2004	1854	95.3	19.5	27.2
2005	1918	88.2	21.7	24.5
2006	2092	96.4	21.7	26.8
2007	2093	99.6	21.0	33.3
2008	2058	100.6	20.5	26.6
2009	2078	105.8	19.6	26.8
2010	2159	107.7	20.0	34.7
2011	2199	108.8	20.2	34.1
2012	2313	106.0	21.8	35.5
2013	2383	120.1	19.8	36
2014	2435	125.1	19.4	35.4
2015	2580	130.0	19.8	35.6
2016	2471	129.0	19.1	34.5
2017	2543	134.1	18.9	32.2
2018	2659	128.6	20.6	32.4
2019	2603	130.4	19.9	30.6
2020	2556	128.3	19.9	28.6
2021	2581	124.3	20.7	29.3
2022	2589	123.6	20.9	28.7
2023	2505	124.2	20.1	28.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1899	110.4	17.2	n/a
1989	1687	111.0	15.1	7.4
1990	1511	102.9	14.6	8.5
1991	1424	98.1	14.5	8.6
1992	1325	87.5	15.1	14.5
1993	1346	81.5	16.5	19.8
1994	1432	80.0	17.9	20.3
1995	1427	80.1	17.8	19
1996	1427	80.1	17.8	19
1997	1613	78.8	20.5	28.5
1998	1699	94.4	18.0	27.5
1999	1725	90.2	19.1	26.5
2000	1684	93.5	18.0	27.9
2001	1804	93.5	19.3	23.2
2002	1920	100.0	19.2	26
2003	1920	100.0	19.2	26
2004	1854	95.3	19.5	27.2
2005	1918	88.2	21.7	24.5
2006	2092	96.4	21.7	26.8
2007	2093	99.6	21.0	33.3
2008	2058	100.6	20.5	26.6
2009	2078	105.8	19.6	26.8
2010	2159	107.7	20.0	34.7
2011	2199	108.8	20.2	34.1
2012	2313	106.0	21.8	35.5
2013	2383	120.1	19.8	36
2014	2435	125.1	19.4	35.4
2015	2580	130.0	19.8	35.6
2016	2471	129.0	19.1	34.5
2017	2543	134.1	18.9	32.2
2018	2659	128.6	20.6	32.4
2019	2603	130.4	19.9	30.6
2020	2556	128.3	19.9	28.6
2021	2581	124.3	20.7	29.3
2022	2589	123.6	20.9	28.7
2023	2505	124.2	20.1	28.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,534
2020	$11,701
2021	$11,780
2022	$12,882
2023	$15,577

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 411 High schools	Ranks 69^th of 349 High schools	12.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2603	2505	3.8%
African American	446	349	21.7%
American Indian	7	7
Asian	58	75	29.3%
Hispanic	602	562	6.6%
Pacific Islander	7	3	57.1%
White	1284	1310	2%
Two or More Races	199	199
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.6%	28.2%	2.4%

Schools Near East High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
East High School	Public	9-12	1600 City Park Esplanade	Denver	80206	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 423-8300	2,505	124	20.1	28.2%	1,310 (52.3%)	349 (13.9%)	562 (22.4%)	75 (3.0%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	199 (7.9%)	79.2	65^th of 349 public high schools	81.4%		78.7	69^th of 349 public high schools	80.2%	4	80.0	53.0	76.0	54.0	76.0	53.0	32.8	$15,577
Denver Center for 21st-Century Learning at Wyman	Public	6-12	1690 Williams Street	Denver	80218	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-2980	146	15	10.0	86.3%	12 (8.2%)	38 (26.0%)	90 (61.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)								(n/a)								$29,158
Prep Academy	Public	6-12	2727 Columbine Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-8451	50	16	3.1	94.0%	2 (4.0%)	20 (40.0%)	22 (44.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.0%)								(n/a)								$59,743
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design	Public	9-12	840 E 14th Ave	Denver	80218	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-2000	94	9	11.0	40.4%	41 (43.6%)	13 (13.8%)	30 (31.9%)	5 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	43.9	185^th of 349 public high schools	47.0%		46.2	173^rd of 349 public high schools	50.4%	12			63.0	37.0	55.0	20.0		$24,810
Manual High School	Public	9-12	1700 East 28th Avenue	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-6300	323	20	16.1	83.9%	19 (5.9%)	114 (35.3%)	166 (51.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.6%)	9.6	317^th of 349 public high schools	9.2%		7.3	323^rd of 349 public high schools	7.4%	6	36.0	13.0	21.0	4.0	29.0	14.0	7.8	$21,803
Gilliam School	Public	5-12	2844 Downing	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 294-8930	19	9	2.0	57.9%	4 (21.1%)	6 (31.6%)	8 (42.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)								(n/a)								$80,567
DSST: Cole High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3240 Humboldt Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 524-6354	308	29	10.6	84.4%	7 (2.3%)	41 (13.3%)	253 (82.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	22.9	265^th of 349 public high schools	24.1%		24	261^st of 349 public high schools	25.2%	4	36.0	18.0	52.0	24.0	43.0	20.0	16.2	$22,750
Emily Griffith High School	Public	9-12	1860 Lincoln St.	Denver	80203	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-4901	387	17	22.9	73.9%	46 (11.9%)	69 (17.8%)	247 (63.8%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.7%)								(n/a)								$17,257
Denver Justice High School	Public, Charter	9-12	300 E. 9th Ave.	Denver	80203	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 480-5610	102	7	14.8	90.2%	11 (10.8%)	27 (26.5%)	53 (52.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.9%)								(n/a)			24.0					$16,568
Contemporary Learning Academy	Public	9-12	200 E. 9th Ave.	Denver	80203	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-6900	135	16	8.7	74.8%	13 (9.6%)	40 (29.6%)	74 (54.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)								(n/a)								$28,707

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