East High School

1,016 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East High School, located at 214 High St in Waterloo, Iowa, serves as a central pillar of the Waterloo Community School District. As a prominent educational institution in the area, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth and social development.

Beyond the classroom, East High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. These programs are designed to foster school spirit, encourage collaboration, and help students develop leadership skills in a supportive environment. With its commitment to diversity and community engagement, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds are empowered to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the Waterloo community.

1,016

Total Students

61.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	150
Black	345
Asian	5
Two or More	100
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	43

White
370 (36.4%)
Black
345 (34.0%)
Hispanic
150 (14.8%)
Two or More
100 (9.8%)
Pacific Islander
43 (4.2%)
Asian
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waterloo Comm School District
Phone:	(319)433-2400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,016
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	159

* 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 9 358

Grade 10 234

Grade 11 250

Grade 12 174