East High School

500 Tomcat Ln
Aurora, IL 60505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 4,019 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 4,019 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

East High School's student population of 4,019 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 214 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
4,019 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
214 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2991 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
8%
28%
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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
8%
30%
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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of East High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in East High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
89%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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 Illinois 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 Illinois.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of East High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of East High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
14%
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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East High School's ranking?
East High School is ranked #2991 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are East High School often compared to?
East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Aurora High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of East High School?
The graduation rate of East High School is 86%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend East High School?
4,019 students attend East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of East High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois 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 Aurora East USD 131 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
No School - Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Half Day for Students
June 02, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 4,019 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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