East High

schools.scsk12.org/east-hs

568 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East High School, located at 3206 Poplar Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, is a historic institution that serves as a key part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. The school is well-regarded for its architectural significance—notably its classic collegiate gothic design—and its long-standing role in the community. It offers a comprehensive high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for college and career success through a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities.

As part of the larger MSCS system, East High emphasizes student achievement, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school leverages the resources provided by the district’s central administration to support its diverse student body, focusing on bridging achievement gaps and fostering a supportive learning environment. For more information regarding specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or current school initiatives, prospective families are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.mcsk12.net](http://www.mcsk12.net).

568

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East High
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	50
Black	378
Asian	3
Two or More	45

Black
378 (66.5 %)
White
92 (16.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (8.8 %)
Two or More
45 (7.9 %)
Asian
3 (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:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-6160
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/east-hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
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 9 124

Grade 10 153

Grade 11 172

Grade 12 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	124
Grade 10	153
Grade 11	172
Grade 12	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	292	51.4%
Male	276	48.6%

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