East High School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

1600 CITY PARK ESPLANADE
DENVER, CO 80206

east.dpsk12.org

2,476 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East High School, located on City Park Esplanade in Denver, is a historic and academically rigorous institution serving as a flagship high school within the Denver Public Schools district. Known for its iconic collegiate-gothic architecture and long-standing presence in the community, the school offers a diverse and comprehensive educational environment. It is widely recognized for its robust Advanced Placement (AP) program, a wide array of extracurricular activities, and a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and civic engagement among its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, East High School is deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of Denver. The school prides itself on its inclusive atmosphere and a rich tradition of athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations that encourage students to pursue their individual passions. With its central location near City Park, the school serves as a focal point for a multi-generational community, consistently striving to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and beyond by maintaining high standards and a commitment to excellence.

2,476

Total Students

116.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,282
Hispanic	568
Black	336
Asian	70
Two or More	184
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,282 (52.2%)
Hispanic
568 (23.1%)
Black
336 (13.7%)
Two or More
184 (7.5%)
Asian
70 (2.8%)
American Indian
10 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)423-8300
Website:	http://east.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	717
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 670

Grade 10 598

Grade 11 627

Grade 12 581