East High

east.slcschools.org/

1,886 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,886

Total Students

85.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East High
Demographic	Student Count
White	646
Hispanic	868
Black	96
Asian	90
Two or More	58
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	108

Hispanic
868 (46.0 %)
White
646 (34.3 %)
Pacific Islander
108 (5.7 %)
Black
96 (5.1 %)
Asian
90 (4.8 %)
Two or More
58 (3.1 %)
American Indian
20 (1.1 %)

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:	Salt Lake District
Phone:	(801)583-1661
Website:	http://east.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,886
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	855
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* 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 9 501

Grade 10 453

Grade 11 521

Grade 12 411