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#878 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 48% in state

East High School

High School · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and · Pueblo, CO

A Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9 MAC NEIL ROAD, Pueblo, CO 81001

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2021)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$13,501
Chronic Absenteeism55%

Students at East High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
18%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
18%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where East High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,417/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pueblo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$47,086

Median home value

$208,400

Median rent

$1,027/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

23.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.7 AP courses·162 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
0 boys'·3 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.1 mi25Compare →
Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.1 mi25Compare →
Pueblo Youth Service CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–122.7 mi18Compare →
Goal AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.89–122.8 mi6,142Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#3 of 33
District spending per student
$13,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

East High School is listed in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East High School

East High School is a public high school in Pueblo, CO, part of Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, serving approximately 1,024 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #878 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East High School

What grades does East High School serve?

East High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend East High School?

East High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,024 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East High School?

The student-teacher ratio at East High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East High School rank in CO?

East High School ranks #878 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is East High School's MySchoolScout rating?

East High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at East High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is East High School a charter school?

No, East High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East High School a Title I school?

No, East High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East High School?

82.8% of students at East High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,024
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Pueblo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.0%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 81001)
31,448
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
35.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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