Serving 467 students in grades 9-12, Eastern High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Eastern High School's student population of 467 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eastern High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastern High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#508 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
90%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern High School's ranking?
Eastern High School is ranked #508 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Eastern High School often compared to?
Eastern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Senior High School, Western High School, Taylor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern High School?
The graduation rate of Eastern High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Eastern High School?
467 students attend Eastern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Eastern High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern High School?
Eastern High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern High School offer ?
Eastern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Eastern High School part of?
Eastern High School is part of Eastern Howard School Corporation School District.
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