East High School

1,022 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.

1,022

Total Students

59.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	169
Black	328
Asian	6
Two or More	89
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	24

White
404 (39.5 %)
Black
328 (32.1 %)
Hispanic
169 (16.5 %)
Two or More
89 (8.7 %)
Pacific Islander
24 (2.3 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	1,022
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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 9 335

Grade 10 293

Grade 11 227

Grade 12 167