About the Data
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9-12
Grades Served
2359
Total Enrollment
20:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:20am - 3:50pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
Public Transportation Passes Available
Transportation
About the School
East High School, the largest and highest-performing comprehensive high school in DPS. With a proud tradition of excellence in serving the students and families of Denver, East provides a rigorous and balanced learning experience for students in our ethnically, culturally, linguistically and economically diverse learning community.
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
3.9%
Black or African American
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
8.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
4.7%
White
76.7%
Withheld
3.1%
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 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 86.1 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 67.5 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 81.6 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 73.4 % |
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 | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 78.3 % | 74.6 % | -3.7 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 43.5 % | 40.9 % | -2.6 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64.1 % | 55.5 % | -8.6 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 84 % | 84.6 % | +0.6 % |
| White | 90.1 % | 89.2 % | -0.9 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 46.5 % | 45.3 % | -1.2 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 84.1 % | 80.6 % | -3.5 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 53.1 % | 47.1 % | -6.0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 16.1 % | 13.6 % | -2.5 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.1 % | 21.8 % | -8.3 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 54 % | 56.4 % | +2.4 % |
| White | 67.7 % | 64.6 % | -3.1 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 14 % | 11.6 % | -2.4 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 60.3 % | 54.4 % | -5.9 % |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 58 | 62 | +4.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 52 | 52 | +0.0 |
| Black or African American | 54 | 54 | +0.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 59 | +10.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 54.5 | 58.5 | +4.0 |
| White | 61 | 65 | +4.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 59 | 63 | +4.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 42.5 | 56 | +13.5 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 52 | 43 | -9.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 35 | 53.5 | +18.5 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 39 | +0.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 34 | -6.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 45 | -7.0 |
| White | 57 | 44 | -13.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 55 | 44 | -11.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 36 | 35 | -1.0 |
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
State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings
Academic Club or Competition
Choir
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Drama
Fine Arts
French
Gifted and Talented
Honors Courses
Japanese
Mandarin
Pre-Collegiate Program
Service Learning
Spanish
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered
Physical Education (PE)
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Student Leadership
Student Services & Supports
Breakfast
Community Resources
Lunch
Tutoring
Special Education
Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program
Multi-Intensive Severe Center-Based Program
Multi-Lingual Learners
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Early Childhood
Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0 % | 4.8 % | 0.3 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Asian | 0 % | 0.1 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | 0 % | 2.3 % | 0.2 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 % | 1.4 % | 0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Two or More Races | 0 % | 0.1 % | 0 % |
| White | 0 % | 0.9 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 88.8 % |
| Truancy Rate | 6.1 % |