EAST HIGH SCHOOL
East High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Columbus City Schools District school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 587 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, East High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact East High School at (614) 365-6096 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbus, OH 43205-1506
(614) 365-6096
EAST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, OH with about 587 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Columbus City Schools District
- Total Students:
- 587
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 587 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 83.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.7%
- White
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.