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#3353 of 3,441 schools in OH

East High School

High School · Youngstown City · Youngstown, OH

A Youngstown City high school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.

474 Bennington Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2021)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-40.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation4.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$24,791
Chronic Absenteeism80.2%

Students at East High School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 7% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (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 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,470/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Youngstown), 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

$36,480

Median home value

$82,100

Median rent

$644/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

52.5%

Poverty rate

38.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·27 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Choffin Career CntrEnrollment path unverified5.411–121.2 mi51Compare →
Ursuline High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3private9–121.2 mi478Compare →
Youngstown Rayen Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–121.4 mi281Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Youngstown City

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#13 of 15
District spending per student
$24,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
50.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

East High School is listed in Youngstown City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East High School

East High School is a public high school in Youngstown, OH, part of Youngstown City, serving approximately 575 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,353 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% 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 575 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at East High School is 18.5:1. 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 OH?

East High School ranks #3,353 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is East High School's MySchoolScout rating?

East High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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, 2009-2021) and 27% 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.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
575
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Mahoning County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
80.2%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 44505)
16,449
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
37.5
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 · 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.
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 44505; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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