EAST HIGH SCHOOL

East High is a public high school that is part of the Salt Lake District school district, located in SALT LAKE CITY, UT with about 1,972 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below.

East High School, located in the historic 13th East corridor of Salt Lake City, is a prominent public secondary school within the Salt Lake City School District. Known for its iconic collegiate-gothic architecture and long-standing history, the school serves a diverse student population and offers a comprehensive academic program. It is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, including a highly competitive athletics program, a variety of student-led clubs, and a strong emphasis on community engagement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, East High is perhaps most famously known as the primary filming location for Disney’s *High School Musical* franchise, which has turned the school into a significant cultural landmark for fans worldwide. Despite this pop-culture fame, the school maintains a serious focus on preparing its students for higher education and professional careers. With its central location and deep roots in the Salt Lake City community, East High remains a cornerstone institution that balances its rich traditions with the evolving educational needs of its student body.

For more information, contact East High at (801) 583-1661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

840 S 1300 E
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84102
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EAST HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in SALT LAKE CITY, UT with about 1,972 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Utah

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Salt Lake District
Total Students:
1,972
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,972 students

Hispanic/Latino
40.1%
White
39.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
8.3%
Asian
4.2%
Black or African American
3.5%
Two or more races
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.