East High School

www.isd709.org/duluth-east

1,495 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Duluth East High School, located in Duluth, Minnesota, is a prominent secondary institution within the Duluth Public School District (ISD 709). Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its strong academic tradition and its role as a focal point for the East Hillside and surrounding communities. The campus provides a comprehensive high school experience that emphasizes college and career readiness through a broad curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs.

Beyond academics, Duluth East is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a highly competitive reputation in Minnesota athletics—particularly in sports like hockey and cross-country skiing—and supports a wide array of student organizations, including arts, music, and academic clubs. With its long-standing history and commitment to fostering student engagement, Duluth East serves as a key educational pillar in the Duluth area, preparing students for success in higher education and the workforce.

1,495

Total Students

73.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,310
Hispanic	35
Black	22
Asian	25
Two or More	84
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,310 (87.6%)
Two or More
84 (5.6%)
Hispanic
35 (2.3%)
Asian
25 (1.7%)
Black
22 (1.5%)
American Indian
18 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)336-8845
Website:	http://www.isd709.org/duluth-east
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 9 384

Grade 10 350

Grade 11 380

Grade 12 381