East High is a very large high in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, serving grades 09–12 with 1,886 students. The district invests $14,329 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.
Student Body & Demographics at East High
Academic Outcomes at East High
Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 47th percentile nationally.
School Resources & Funding
- 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Best suited for families in SALT LAKE CITY seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.