Is East High School a good school?

East High School ranks in the bottom 5.3% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend East High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,066 students attended East High School.

What is the racial makeup of East High School?

Students at East High School are 51% Hispanic, 37% African American, 7% Asian, 4% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into East High School?

East High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Phillis Wheatley Elementary Elementary : Pitcher Elementary Elementary : Rogers Elementary Elementary : Trailwoods Elementary

East High School

Summary:

East High School is a public high school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 1,112 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Kansas City 33 school district, which is ranked 338 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East High School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-20% of Missouri high schools, with proficiency rates significantly below the state and district averages across various subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were just 2.5% in Algebra I, 8.2% in Biology I, and 19.6% in English II, compared to the state averages of 41.5%, 37.4%, and 51.3%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 73.1% and 86.5%, lower than the state and district averages, and its dropout rate has ranged from 3.6% to 6.7%, higher than the averages. Additionally, East High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 47.0% to 82.2% in recent years.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Central High School, Northeast High, and Lincoln College Prep, also serve predominantly low-income and minority student populations, but their academic performance, graduation rates, and attendance rates are generally better than East High School. For example, Lincoln College Prep, a public magnet school, consistently ranks in the top 15% of Missouri high schools and outperforms East High School and the Kansas City 33 district averages in academic proficiency. The underlying systemic challenges within the district may require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to improve student outcomes at East High School and the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1924 Van Brunt Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64127-2921

(816) 418-3125

District: Kansas City 33

SchoolDigger Rank:
358^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,091

Feeder schools for East High School:

Elementary:	Phillis Wheatley Elementary
	Pitcher Elementary
	Rogers Elementary
	Trailwoods Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 1,066

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.8%

African American:

36.9%

Asian:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East High School ranks worse than 94.7% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked high schools in the Kansas City 33 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.44. (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 East High School has the largest high school student body size in the Kansas City 33 School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.8%), African American (36.9%), Asian (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East High School is 13.8. 3 high schools in the Kansas City 33 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare East High School employs 76.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East High School is $18,091, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 high schools in the Kansas City 33 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East High School 358^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See East High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Kansas City 33:

SchoolDigger ranks Kansas City 33 338^th of 386 Missouri 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	MO State Percentile
2006	4.65	516^th	534	3.4%
2007	5.18	514^th	538	4.5%
2008	10.17	506^th	539	6.1%
2009	3.89	493^rd	507	2.8%
2010	12.96	481^st	516	6.8%
2011	6.95	499^th	528	5.5%
2012	2.92	507^th	522	2.9%
2013	10.50	494^th	523	5.5%
2014	21.02	471^st	521	9.6%
2015	26.20	428^th	504	15.1%
2016	13.43	378^th	401	5.7%
2017	9.63	390^th	404	3.5%
2018	9.30	455^th	468	2.8%
2019	3.54	447^th	460	2.8%
2021	5.70	343^rd	358	4.2%
2022	6.30	341^st	361	5.5%
2023	3.53	343^rd	352	2.6%
2024	6.44	358^th	378	5.3%

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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	MO State Percentile
2022	27.37	27^th	33	18.2%
2023	14.20	42^nd	42	0.0%
2024	15.06	44^th	45	2.2%

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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	MO State Percentile
2018	16.07	362^nd	382	5.2%
2019	6.73	358^th	368	2.7%
2021	17.66	232^nd	255	9.0%
2022	16.52	232^nd	250	7.2%
2023	8.70	267^th	268	0.4%
2024	18.38	243^rd	274	11.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	14.64	89^th	95	6.3%
2019	26.73	80^th	103	22.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	2.03	38^th	38	0.0%
2019	2.20	38^th	38	0.0%
2021	8.72	20^th	20	0.0%

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Rank History for African American students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	35.34	73^rd	111	34.2%
2019	17.62	87^th	106	17.9%
2021	28.05	80^th	96	16.7%
2022	19.55	97^th	105	7.6%
2023	31.36	75^th	99	24.2%
2024	26.47	92^nd	105	12.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	17.29	79^th	84	6.0%
2019	4.24	89^th	91	2.2%
2021	13.84	39^th	40	2.5%
2022	27.18	48^th	57	15.8%
2023	16.06	63^rd	64	1.6%
2024	22.89	59^th	70	15.7%

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Rank History for White students at East High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.79	436^th	440	0.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	669	669
1992	266	421	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	707
1993	299	523	13	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	852
1994	304	560	15	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	901
1995	259	500	21	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	808
1996	259	500	21	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	808
1997	255	512	17	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	830
1998	285	477	26	51	3	n/a	n/a	0	842
1999	400	613	21	80	1	n/a	n/a	0	1115
2000	447	651	33	130	5	n/a	n/a	0	1266
2001	406	358	26	89	4	n/a	n/a	0	883
2002	415	323	48	214	2	n/a	n/a	0	1002
2003	415	323	48	214	2	n/a	n/a	0	1002
2004	438	331	39	236	2	n/a	n/a	0	1046
2005	422	336	31	278	4	n/a	n/a	0	1071
2006	468	363	32	308	6	n/a	n/a	0	1177
2007	455	334	30	328	6	n/a	n/a	0	1153
2008	432	316	21	342	7	n/a	n/a	0	1118
2009	109	250	11	324	3	n/a	n/a	0	697
2010	91	287	28	300	2	n/a	n/a	0	708
2011	128	352	75	481	3	0	0	0	1039
2012	121	349	90	504	3	1	0	0	1068
2013	134	344	135	562	6	2	3	0	1186
2014	113	322	141	470	6	2	5	0	1059
2015	95	290	113	468	4	0	3	0	973
2016	73	272	101	394	3	0	0	0	843
2017	85	380	93	419	3	0	4	0	984
2018	88	526	90	430	2	3	6	0	1145
2019	68	575	74	437	5	3	3	0	1165
2020	69	549	63	474	3	11	6	0	1175
2021	54	459	54	404	1	9	4	0	985
2022	53	450	52	500	1	8	8	0	1072
2023	48	462	66	518	2	7	9	0	1112
2024	42	393	71	541	1	6	12	0	1066

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
1991	669	62.4	10.7	n/a
1992	707	61.5	11.4	n/a
1993	852	68.4	12.5	23.2
1994	901	68.5	13.2	38.7
1995	808	68.9	11.7	53.8
1996	808	68.9	11.7	53.8
1997	830	49.9	16.6	39.2
1998	842	50.6	16.6	37.4
1999	1115	63.5	17.6	40.3
2000	1266	58.3	21.7	49.3
2001	883	54.0	16.4	49.5
2002	1002	59.8	16.8	57.6
2003	1002	59.8	16.8	57.6
2004	1046	67.1	15.6	57.8
2005	1071	70.1	15.3	62.1
2006	1177	67.6	17.4	57
2007	1153	66.6	17.3	60.4
2008	1118	80.3	13.9	57.7
2009	697	70.3	9.9	72.5
2010	708	67.2	10.5	83.2
2011	1039	74.6	13.9	87.8
2012	1068	73.4	14.5	88.4
2013	1186	77.7	15.2	0
2014	1059	79.0	13.3	78
2015	973	60.0	16.2	100
2016	843	54.0	15.6	99.6
2017	984	57.1	17.2	100
2018	1145	71.0	16.1	100
2019	1165	75.6	15.3	99.7
2020	1175	74.0	15.8	99.7
2021	985	72.1	13.6	99.7
2022	1072	65.0	16.4	99.7
2023	1112	78.3	14.2	99.7
2024	1066	76.9	13.8	100

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
1991	669	62.4	10.7	n/a
1992	707	61.5	11.4	n/a
1993	852	68.4	12.5	23.2
1994	901	68.5	13.2	38.7
1995	808	68.9	11.7	53.8
1996	808	68.9	11.7	53.8
1997	830	49.9	16.6	39.2
1998	842	50.6	16.6	37.4
1999	1115	63.5	17.6	40.3
2000	1266	58.3	21.7	49.3
2001	883	54.0	16.4	49.5
2002	1002	59.8	16.8	57.6
2003	1002	59.8	16.8	57.6
2004	1046	67.1	15.6	57.8
2005	1071	70.1	15.3	62.1
2006	1177	67.6	17.4	57
2007	1153	66.6	17.3	60.4
2008	1118	80.3	13.9	57.7
2009	697	70.3	9.9	72.5
2010	708	67.2	10.5	83.2
2011	1039	74.6	13.9	87.8
2012	1068	73.4	14.5	88.4
2013	1186	77.7	15.2	0
2014	1059	79.0	13.3	78
2015	973	60.0	16.2	100
2016	843	54.0	15.6	99.6
2017	984	57.1	17.2	100
2018	1145	71.0	16.1	100
2019	1165	75.6	15.3	99.7
2020	1175	74.0	15.8	99.7
2021	985	72.1	13.6	99.7
2022	1072	65.0	16.4	99.7
2023	1112	78.3	14.2	99.7
2024	1066	76.9	13.8	100

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	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,612 (11.4%)	$12,474 (88.6%)	$14,086
2020	$1,972 (13.3%)	$12,874 (86.7%)	$14,845
2021	$2,244 (13.6%)	$14,275 (86.4%)	$16,519
2022	$3,702 (20.5%)	$14,389 (79.5%)	$18,091

Data source: Missouri 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 447^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 343^rd of 352 High schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (East High School)	12.8	2.6	10.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Kansas City 33)	19.8	19.2	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (East High School)	6.6	5.1	1.5%
End of Course Biology I (Kansas City 33)	9.2	18.1	8.9%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (East High School)	20.1	9.6	10.5%
End of Course English II (Kansas City 33)	32.4	28.4	4%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1165	1112	4.5%
African American	575	462	19.7%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	74	66	10.8%
Hispanic	437	518	18.5%
Pacific Islander	3	7	133.3%
White	68	48	29.4%
Two or More Races	3	9	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.7%	99.7%	0%

Schools Near East High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East High School	Public	9-12	1924 Van Brunt Blvd	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3125	1,066	77	13.8	100.0%	42 (3.9%)	393 (36.9%)	541 (50.8%)	71 (6.7%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.6%)	12 (1.1%)	6.4	358^th of 378 public high schools	5.3%		3.5	343^rd of 352 public high schools	2.6%	15	2.5	8.2	19.6			9.8	$18,091	$3,702	$14,389
Northeast High	Public	9-12	415 S Van Brunt	Kansas City	64124	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3300	697	42	16.6	100.0%	65 (9.3%)	317 (45.5%)	216 (31.0%)	87 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	7 (1.0%)	6.7	357^th of 378 public high schools	5.6%		3.8	341^st of 352 public high schools	3.1%	16	16.0	9.8			18.0	7.7	$17,821	$3,606	$14,215
Central High School	Public	9-12	3221 Indiana	Kansas City	64128	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-2005	534	42	12.8	100.0%	36 (6.7%)	419 (78.5%)	59 (11.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	10 (1.9%)	5.1	368^th of 378 public high schools	2.6%		4.1	338^th of 352 public high schools	4.0%	30	7.0	5.6	20.1		10.2	6.7	$17,481	$3,762	$13,719
Lincoln College Prep.	Public, Magnet	9-12	2111 Woodland	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	No	(816) 418-3000	958	56	17.2	100.0%	217 (22.7%)	410 (42.8%)	242 (25.3%)	52 (5.4%)	4 (0.4%)	13 (1.4%)	20 (2.1%)	74.7	41^st of 378 public high schools	89.2%		70.4	49^th of 352 public high schools	86.1%	8	30.5	54.5	77.5	43.6	78.1		$17,082	$3,384	$13,698
Guadalupe Centers High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1524 The Paseo	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Guadalupe Centers Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 471-2582	464	36	12.8	99.4%	6 (1.3%)	5 (1.1%)	449 (96.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27.2	275^th of 378 public high schools	27.2%		17.9	287^th of 352 public high schools	18.5%	12	39.6	14.5					$17,169	$1,929	$15,240
Manual Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1215 Truman Rd	Kansas City	64106	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	No	(816) 418-5205	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kintsugi Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	625 E 26th St	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Delasalle Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 561-4445	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Frontier Stem High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6455 E Commerce Ave.	Kansas City	64120	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 241-6202	353	39	9.0	77.3%	18 (5.1%)	61 (17.3%)	270 (76.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	60.4	97^th of 378 public high schools	74.3%		41.5	181^st of 352 public high schools	48.6%	84	60.6	30.9					$13,591	$2,186	$11,406
Van Horn High	Public	9-12	1109 S Arlington Ave	Independence	64053	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5360	1,113	61	18.1	79.2%	470 (42.2%)	180 (16.2%)	409 (36.7%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	44 (4.0%)	28.6	269^th of 378 public high schools	28.8%		13.3	313^th of 352 public high schools	11.1%	44	8.8	24.3				31.1	$11,960	$2,404	$9,556
DeLaSalle Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3737 Troost Ave	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Delasalle Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 561-4445	206	11	18.8	98.5%	5 (2.4%)	189 (91.7%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	3.4	377^th of 378 public high schools	0.3%		2.1	352^nd of 352 public high schools	0.0%	25			11.4			6.1	$18,060	$4,252	$13,808

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