Is East High School a good school?

East High School ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Colorado high schools.

How many students attend East High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,024 students attended East High School.

What is the racial makeup of East High School?

Students at East High School are 80% Hispanic, 15% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into East High School?

East High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Belmont Elementary School Elementary : Eva R Baca Elementary School Elementary : Franklin School of Innovation Elementary : Haaff Elementary School Elementary : Park View Elementary School Middle : W H Heaton Middle School

East High School

Summary:

East High School is a public high school located in Pueblo, Colorado, serving around 1,000 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pueblo School District No. 60, which is ranked 104 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at East High School is predominantly Hispanic, making up around 80% of the student body.

East High School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, including CMAS/Science, SAT, and PSAT. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 17.8% of 11th-grade students at East High School were proficient or better in CMAS/Science, compared to the state average of 24.8% and the district average of 13%. The school has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom third of Colorado high schools, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. Additionally, East High School's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as White students and Gifted and Talented students, whose rankings are in the bottom 10-20% of Colorado high schools.

When comparing East High School to other high schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60, such as South High School, Central High School, and Centennial High School, East High School generally performs worse on academic measures and has a lower statewide ranking. This suggests that the challenges faced by East High School may be unique and require a targeted approach to address the specific needs of its student population, which has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

9 Mac Neil Road
Pueblo, CO 81001-1931

(719) 549-7222

District: Pueblo School District No. 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
300^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,962

Feeder schools for East High School:

Elementary:	Belmont Elementary School
	Eva R Baca Elementary School
	Franklin School of Innovation
	Haaff Elementary School
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	Park View Elementary School
Middle:	W H Heaton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 1,024

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.3%

White:

15.4%

African American:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East High School ranks worse than 86% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.3%), White (15.4%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East High School is 19.4. 2 high schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare East High School employs 52.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East High School is $12,962, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East High School 300^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See East High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Pueblo School District No. 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo School District No. 60 104^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	18.02	238^th	279	14.7%
2005	23.72	225^th	280	19.6%
2006	27.34	228^th	286	20.3%
2007	23.08	238^th	298	20.1%
2008	24.37	235^th	301	21.9%
2009	23.62	250^th	310	19.4%
2010	29.94	236^th	327	27.8%
2011	35.15	233^rd	337	30.9%
2012	27.13	246^th	334	26.3%
2013	30.69	248^th	349	28.9%
2014	31.71	269^th	369	27.1%
2015	29.52	202^nd	292	30.8%
2016	18.05	205^th	255	19.6%
2017	15.33	220^th	256	14.1%
2018	24.33	279^th	388	28.1%
2019	24.61	299^th	411	27.3%
2022	11.45	192^nd	221	13.1%
2023	22.50	268^th	349	23.2%
2024	14.39	300^th	349	14.0%

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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	19.59	162^nd	188	13.8%
2022	28.06	149^th	203	26.6%
2023	29.06	147^th	200	26.5%
2024	16.26	183^rd	211	13.3%

See the entire list of Best Colorado High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	13.97	209^th	239	12.6%
2022	20.36	199^th	257	22.6%
2023	18.53	208^th	254	18.1%
2024	11.44	227^th	257	11.7%

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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	1.77	113^th	118	4.2%
2023	27.50	115^th	135	14.8%
2024	17.38	123^rd	140	12.1%

See the entire list of Best Colorado High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	14.98	201^st	240	16.3%
2022	18.30	203^rd	253	19.8%
2023	21.95	194^th	252	23.0%
2024	15.19	217^th	256	15.2%

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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	24.25	142^nd	181	21.5%
2022	31.48	138^th	205	32.7%
2023	33.11	124^th	198	37.4%
2024	22.82	151^st	199	24.1%

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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	41.72	125^th	225	44.4%
2022	11.13	210^th	228	7.9%
2023	9.86	218^th	234	6.8%
2024	1.50	226^th	229	1.3%

See the entire list of Best Colorado High Schools for White Students!

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	620	21	13	724	1	n/a	n/a	1379
1989	556	21	14	733	0	n/a	n/a	1324
1990	510	19	13	691	0	n/a	n/a	1233
1991	515	23	15	662	1	n/a	n/a	1216
1992	522	18	13	702	2	n/a	n/a	1257
1993	476	24	12	655	1	n/a	n/a	1168
1994	495	15	16	654	10	n/a	n/a	1190
1995	471	19	16	600	8	n/a	n/a	1114
1996	471	19	16	600	8	n/a	n/a	1114
1997	449	20	22	643	16	n/a	n/a	1150
1998	466	25	16	614	17	n/a	n/a	1138
1999	451	17	17	597	12	n/a	n/a	1094
2000	420	11	13	583	13	n/a	n/a	1040
2001	379	15	11	585	10	n/a	n/a	1000
2002	363	18	6	574	10	n/a	n/a	971
2003	363	18	6	574	10	n/a	n/a	971
2004	319	22	6	613	15	n/a	n/a	975
2005	281	19	8	574	17	n/a	n/a	899
2006	270	20	6	578	10	n/a	n/a	884
2007	293	20	5	663	13	n/a	n/a	994
2008	297	29	8	687	7	n/a	n/a	1028
2009	287	24	8	642	9	n/a	n/a	970
2010	277	23	12	598	9	n/a	n/a	919
2011	272	20	9	605	5	5	4	920
2012	260	22	7	652	6	5	4	956
2013	256	17	5	665	12	2	7	964
2014	262	17	6	722	6	1	10	1024
2015	258	19	8	823	6	0	16	1130
2016	260	12	8	861	3	1	19	1164
2017	261	24	7	845	4	2	23	1166
2018	234	28	4	800	5	2	18	1091
2019	198	24	5	757	8	3	17	1012
2020	190	24	3	744	7	4	14	986
2021	157	20	3	721	9	2	12	924
2022	147	20	3	743	7	2	12	934
2023	162	15	1	800	7	2	13	1000
2024	158	19	2	822	7	1	15	1024

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	1379	67.1	20.5	n/a
1989	1324	64.2	20.6	24.6
1990	1233	64.5	19.1	28.9
1991	1216	63.8	19.0	30.8
1992	1257	57.5	21.8	25.5
1993	1168	55.5	21.0	26.1
1994	1190	57.0	20.9	27
1995	1114	56.6	19.7	27
1996	1114	56.6	19.7	27
1997	1150	55.7	20.6	28.3
1998	1138	56.7	20.1	32.8
1999	1094	60.8	18.0	33
2000	1040	52.3	19.9	45.7
2001	1000	50.1	20.0	45.8
2002	971	60.5	16.0	47.3
2003	971	60.5	16.0	47.3
2004	975	56.5	17.3	59.8
2005	899	56.6	15.9	62.7
2006	884	52.3	16.9	66.4
2007	994	54.0	18.4	69.2
2008	1028	54.5	18.9	69
2009	970	57.9	16.8	65.9
2010	919	51.3	17.8	72.9
2011	920	50.4	18.2	64.2
2012	956	52.5	18.1	59.6
2013	964	51.4	18.7	58.1
2014	1024	51.5	19.8	56
2015	1130	54.0	20.9	60.8
2016	1164	61.0	19.0	61.6
2017	1166	64.6	18.0	72.3
2018	1091	62.3	17.5	77.3
2019	1012	55.7	18.1	79.6
2020	986	54.0	18.2	68
2021	924	52.8	17.4	74.2
2022	934	49.8	18.7	73
2023	1000	52.3	19.0	71.2
2024	1024	52.6	19.4	82.8

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	1379	67.1	20.5	n/a
1989	1324	64.2	20.6	24.6
1990	1233	64.5	19.1	28.9
1991	1216	63.8	19.0	30.8
1992	1257	57.5	21.8	25.5
1993	1168	55.5	21.0	26.1
1994	1190	57.0	20.9	27
1995	1114	56.6	19.7	27
1996	1114	56.6	19.7	27
1997	1150	55.7	20.6	28.3
1998	1138	56.7	20.1	32.8
1999	1094	60.8	18.0	33
2000	1040	52.3	19.9	45.7
2001	1000	50.1	20.0	45.8
2002	971	60.5	16.0	47.3
2003	971	60.5	16.0	47.3
2004	975	56.5	17.3	59.8
2005	899	56.6	15.9	62.7
2006	884	52.3	16.9	66.4
2007	994	54.0	18.4	69.2
2008	1028	54.5	18.9	69
2009	970	57.9	16.8	65.9
2010	919	51.3	17.8	72.9
2011	920	50.4	18.2	64.2
2012	956	52.5	18.1	59.6
2013	964	51.4	18.7	58.1
2014	1024	51.5	19.8	56
2015	1130	54.0	20.9	60.8
2016	1164	61.0	19.0	61.6
2017	1166	64.6	18.0	72.3
2018	1091	62.3	17.5	77.3
2019	1012	55.7	18.1	79.6
2020	986	54.0	18.2	68
2021	924	52.8	17.4	74.2
2022	934	49.8	18.7	73
2023	1000	52.3	19.0	71.2
2024	1024	52.6	19.4	82.8

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	$11,305
2020	$11,364
2021	$11,221
2022	$12,114
2023	$12,962

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 299^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 268^th of 349 High schools	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1012	1000	1.2%
African American	24	15	37.5%
American Indian	8	7	12.5%
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	757	800	5.7%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	198	162	18.2%
Two or More Races	17	13	23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.6%	71.2%	8.4%

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 English Language Arts (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 English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
East High School	Public	9-12	9 Mac Neil Road	Pueblo	81001	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7222	1,024	53	19.4	82.8%	158 (15.4%)	19 (1.9%)	822 (80.3%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.5%)	14.4	300^th of 349 public high schools	14.0%		22.5	268^th of 349 public high schools	23.2%	32	48.0	9.0	38.0	16.0	36.0	9.0		17.8	$12,962
GOAL Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	304 S. Victoria Ave	Pueblo	81003	Pueblo County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	Yes	No	(877) 776-4625	6,142	213	28.8		2,427 (39.5%)	219 (3.6%)	3,044 (49.6%)	24 (0.4%)	92 (1.5%)	24 (0.4%)	312 (5.1%)	8.6	322^nd of 349 public high schools	7.7%		6.7	327^th of 349 public high schools	6.3%	5	39.0	3.0	43.0	7.0	24.0	2.0		9.2	$8,827
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	2525 Montview Dirve	Pueblo	81008	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7337	824	50	16.5	71.6%	214 (26.0%)	22 (2.7%)	552 (67.0%)	10 (1.2%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.5%)	16.6	292^nd of 349 public high schools	16.3%		27.7	245^th of 349 public high schools	29.8%	47	47.0	16.0	44.0	19.0	33.0			11.3	$14,712
Central High School	Public	9-12	216 East Orman Avenue	Pueblo	81004	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7300	1,053	42	24.7	75.0%	217 (20.6%)	15 (1.4%)	787 (74.7%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.4%)	15.3	296^th of 349 public high schools	15.2%					(n/a)	43.0	12.0	45.0	15.0	35.0	12.0		15.9	$12,954
Academy of Las Animas Online School	Public, Virtual	6-12	2001 Lake Ave	Pueblo	81004	Pueblo County	Las Animas School District No. Re-1	No	No	Yes	Yes	(800) 808-0718	512	12	43.7		89 (17.4%)	13 (2.5%)	408 (79.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8.8	320^th of 349 public high schools	8.3%					(n/a)	36.0		31.0		30.0		10.4		$16,224
Paragon Learning Center	Public, Virtual	9-12	3000 Lakeview Avenue	Pueblo	81005	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	Yes	Yes	(719) 423-3570	469	19	25.3	90.4%	87 (18.6%)	3 (0.6%)	365 (77.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	19.7	282^nd of 349 public high schools	19.2%		6.8	325^th of 349 public high schools	6.9%	43	51.0		58.0		25.0				$12,514
South High School	Public	9-12	1801 Hollywood Drive	Pueblo	81005	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7255	895	46	19.3	75.5%	241 (26.9%)	22 (2.5%)	599 (66.9%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	24 (2.7%)	17.7	291^st of 349 public high schools	16.6%		23.5	264^th of 349 public high schools	24.4%	27	48.0	11.0	46.0	11.0	41.0	15.0		15.2	$12,534
Pueblo County High School	Public	9-12	1050 35th Lane	Pueblo	81006	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	No	No	(719) 948-3352	1,194	60	20.0	55.4%	616 (51.6%)	7 (0.6%)	519 (43.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.0%)	44.2	181^st of 349 public high schools	48.1%		42.9	190^th of 349 public high schools	45.6%	9	62.0	28.0	66.0	40.0	51.0	24.0		25.0	$11,409
Swallows Charter Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	101 Civic Center Drive	Pueblo West	81007	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 547-1627	170	9	19.3	31.2%	105 (61.8%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (27.6%)	3 (1.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.6%)	71.2	89^th of 349 public high schools	74.5%		75.8	81^st of 349 public high schools	76.8%	8	85.0	40.0	87.0	35.0	78.0			35.9	$13,678
Pueblo West High School	Public	9-12	661 Capistrano Drive	Pueblo West	81007	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	No	No	(719) 547-8050	1,503	73	20.5	44.9%	791 (52.6%)	12 (0.8%)	574 (38.2%)	13 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	105 (7.0%)	44.2	180^th of 349 public high schools	48.4%		38.9	203^rd of 349 public high schools	41.8%	23	64.0	29.0	68.0	32.0	56.0	24.0		22.7	$11,778

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Per Pupil Expenditures for East High School

Impact of COVID-19 on East High School

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Schools Near East High School

East High School

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Centennial High School

Central High School

Academy of Las Animas Online School

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South High School

Pueblo County High School

Swallows Charter Academy High School

Pueblo West High School

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