Serving 944 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
944 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
55%
14%
White
21%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)51%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East High School?
The graduation rate of East High School is 51%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend East High School?
944 students attend East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of East High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East High School?
East High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East High School offer ?
East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East High School part of?
East High School is part of Erie City School District.
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