At a glance
Reported students
1,495
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80.07
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
621.5
East High School: 1,495 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,469
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69.99
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21:1
What the reported data says about East High School
East High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sioux City. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Sioux City Comm School District. NCES reports 1,495 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, above the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.6%). English learners represent 11.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East High School
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.07 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.4%
- Hispanic28.6%
- Black8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sioux City Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,529 reported students
West High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,308 reported students
North Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,136 reported students
East Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,076 reported students
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
826 reported students
Spalding Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
683 reported students
Public schools near East High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nodland Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | KG–02 | 249 | 0.2 mi |
| South Sioux High School High · So Sioux City Community Schs | 09–12 | 1,193 | 3.4 mi |
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School High · Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District | 09–12 | 552 | 4.1 mi |
| North High School High · Sioux City Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,529 | 6.8 mi |
| West High School High · Sioux City Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,308 | 6.8 mi |
| Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School High · Lawton-Bronson Comm School District | 07–12 | 339 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East High School
What grades does East High School serve?
East High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sioux City Comm School District.
How many students attend East High School?
East High School reported 1,495 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,469 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 1,495 students and 80.07 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sioux City Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East High School in?
East High School is part of Sioux City Comm School District, based in Sioux City, IA, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nodland Elementary School (0.2 mi), South Sioux High School (3.4 mi), Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.