East High School

1500 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 437 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

East High School's student population of 437 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
437 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3039 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of East High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in East High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
81%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
66%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of East High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of East High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East High School's ranking?
East High School is ranked #3039 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of East High School?
The graduation rate of East High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend East High School?
437 students attend East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of East High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 5% 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 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
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 Columbus City Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is East High School located?
East High School is located in the Near East Side neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 7 other public schools located in Near East Side.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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