East High School

431 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East High School, located at 1500 E. Broad St. in Columbus, Ohio, holds a significant place in the city's educational and cultural history. Established in 1922, the school is well-known for its impressive architectural design, featuring a classic collegiate Gothic style that makes it a landmark in the Near East Side neighborhood. Throughout its history, East High has been a central pillar of the community, serving generations of students and maintaining a legacy that is deeply intertwined with the local history of Columbus.

Today, East High School operates as part of the Columbus City Schools district and offers a diverse academic environment. Beyond its standard curriculum, the school is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular programs, including a storied athletic tradition and a commitment to fostering school spirit. As an institution, it strives to balance its rich historical heritage with modern educational goals, aiming to prepare its students for college and career success while maintaining its role as a proud anchor for the surrounding community.

431

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	45
Black	340
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

Black
340 (78.9%)
Hispanic
45 (10.4%)
White
24 (5.6%)
Two or More
20 (4.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-6096
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 166

Grade 10 118

Grade 11 94

Grade 12 53