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East High School

East High School

Address: 1600 City Park Esplanade, Denver

Phone: (720) 423-8300

Principal Name: Terita Walker

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About the Data

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9-12
Grades Served
2359
Total Enrollment
20:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:20am-3:50pm
M, Tu, W, F
8:20am - 1:30pm
Thursday
Not Required
Uniforms
No Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

East High School’s legacy of excellence is built on the belief that every student can achieve greatness with the right support and opportunities. We invite families to join us in our mission to empower the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and change-makers.

Student Demographics

Asian
3%
Black or African American
13.9%
Hispanic or Latino
22.4%
White
52.3%
Other
8.3%
Teacher Demographics

American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
4.4%
Black or African American
1.8%
Hispanic or Latino
9.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
5.3%
White
75.4%
Unknown or Withheld
3.5%
Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
28.2%
English Learners
5.5%
Special Education
7.1%
13.05
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2024
Students feel a sense of belonging 90.3 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 47.5 %
Students feel safe and healthy 53.9 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 77.9 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 43.8 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 89.1 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 89.9 %
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 74.6 % 75.7 % +1.1 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA 64.7 % NA
Black or African American 40.9 % 41.6 % +0.7 %
Hispanic or Latino 55.5 % 53.2 % -2.3 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 84.6 % 87.5 % +2.9 %
White 89.2 % 92.8 % +3.6 %
Economically Disadvantaged 45.3 % 51.7 % +6.4 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 80.6 % 87.7 % +7.1 %

SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 47.1 % 52.8 % +5.7 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 13.6 % 16.9 % +3.3 %
Hispanic or Latino 21.8 % 30.3 % +8.5 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 56.4 % 65 % +8.6 %
White 64.6 % 70 % +5.4 %
Economically Disadvantaged 11.6 % 23.6 % +12.0 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 54.4 % 67.3 % +12.9 %

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 62 54.5 -7.5
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian 52 48 -4.0
Black or African American 54 52 -2.0
Hispanic or Latino 59 40 -19.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 58.5 61 +2.5
White 65 58 -7.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 63 58 -5.0
Economically Disadvantaged 56 47 -9.0

PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 43 46 +3.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian 53.5 45.5 -8.0
Black or African American 39 44 +5.0
Hispanic or Latino 34 44 +10.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 45 48 +3.0
White 44 47 +3.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 44 47 +3.0
Economically Disadvantaged 35 42.5 +7.5

4-Year Graduation Rate

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 95.05 % 96.1 % +1.0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native 100 % 98 % -2.0 %
Asian 100 % 98 % -2.0 %
Black or African American 91.67 % 91.5 % -0.2 %
Hispanic or Latino 94.85 % 96.5 % +1.7 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 100 % 2 % -98.0 %
Two or More Races 92.5 % 94.7 % +2.2 %
White 96.09 % 97.1 % +1.0 %
Economically Disadvantaged 92.12 % 92.1 % -0.0 %

Performance Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Academic Club or Competition
Choir
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Drama
Fine Arts
French
Gifted and Talented Supports
Honors Courses
Japanese
Mandarin
Pre-Collegiate Program
Spanish
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
ASCENT
AVID
Band
Community Service Club or Organization
Concurrent Enrollment
Cross Country (Boys)
Cross Country (Girls)
Field Hockey (Girls)
Football (Boys)
Future Center
Internship Opportunities
JROTC
Lacrosse (Girls)
Native American Student Support Program
Physical Education (PE)
Social Clubs
Sports Clubs
Volleyball (Girls)
Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Lunch
Community Resources
Special Education

Multi-Intensive Autism Center-Based Program (MI-Aut)
Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program (MI)
Multi-Intensive Severe Center-Based Program (MI-S)
Multi-Lingual Learners

ESL (English as a Second Language)
Early Childhood

Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 0.1 % 0.9 % 0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian 1.5 % 1.5 % 0 %
Black or African American 0.3 % 2.4 % 0 %
Hispanic or Latino 0 % 1.3 % 0 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 0 % 0.6 % 0 %
White 0 % 0.2 % 0 %
Absenteeism

Metric 2024
Average Daily Attendance 90.2 %
Truancy Rate 5 %
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