East High School

www.d131.org

4,197 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East High School, located at 500 Tomcat Lane in Aurora, Illinois, serves as one of the primary secondary education institutions within the East Aurora School District 131. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is well-known for its rich history and its commitment to serving a diverse student body. The campus functions as a hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular engagement, striving to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, East High School places a strong emphasis on fostering school spirit and community pride, famously represented by their mascot, the "Tomcat." The school offers a wide array of programs, including advanced placement courses, vocational training, and competitive sports teams, all designed to cater to the varied interests and talents of its students. By providing a comprehensive support system and a collaborative learning environment, East High School aims to empower its students to become productive, responsible, and engaged citizens.

4,197

Total Students

216.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	3,720
Black	284
Asian	22
Two or More	57
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
3,720 (88.6 %)
Black
284 (6.8 %)
White
92 (2.2 %)
Two or More
57 (1.4 %)
Asian
22 (0.5 %)
American Indian
19 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Aurora East USD 131
Phone:	(630)299-8000
Website:	http://www.d131.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	4,197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	216.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
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 1,163

Grade 10 1,074

Grade 11 1,005

Grade 12 955