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East High School in Des Moines, Iowa

East High School Detail

(515) 242-7788
815 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
Levels: 9-12
District: Des Moines Independent Comm School District


East High School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:61.69% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:15.55% (2008)
Hispanic:15.55% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:6.49% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.72% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:62.06% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:18.3% (2008)

East High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating3
Average Safety Rating4

East High School Reviews

Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2007-04-07
“I think East should have more security guards to patrol the school. The population is one of the highest in the city and there are not enough guards to ensure students are safe.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2007-04-05
“GO EAST!!!!! I am currently a Junior and I think that East is a great school. There could be more involvement/interest in the music department though. I am a member of all band things offered, and it seems that many students don't care to watch our performances as much as the sports. It is still a great school and deserves a much better reputation than people have associated with it.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2006-02-21
“I am currently a junior at East, and I love this school! It's sad how so many people from other schools look down on us 'eastsiders.' I've recieved questions from people at other schools asking ridiculous questions like, 'Has anyone every been shot or stabbed?' Come on people, grow up! Actually, I bet our school has less violence than most others...well, from a student stand-point there's not much vioence at all, and the teachers seem to regulate it quite well. I do think some teachers are very-centered around sports, and yes...they do need to focus some more attention on the music/art dept...and this is coming from a basketball player. All in all, I absolutely LOVE East high, and these pathetic accusations of us being such a horrible school need to be shhh'd... Go East!”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-05-25
“I am a former student of East High School. Even though I did not finish there due to personal stuff I loved the school just the same. I have many memories and had great teachers. I was in band, chours, color guard,and swimteam. That and a teachers aid when ever I could be. East may have its problems but you will never find anything like it. Us Eastsiders are proud and we care about each other. You will always find an eastsider willing to stop and lend a hand. And hey no matter what other people think. I had to learn something because now I am in college with a 4.0 gpa. So hey they had to do something right!”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-11-08
“I love this school regardless on what other people think. We have great teachers, great students, and overall great pride. Nobody is ever embarrassed to represent the eastside and i'm also proud of it. Our sports is now getting to be one of the most dominating schools with athletics (thanks to our track team and football squad). Just wait until 4 years from now, we will win some type of state championship hands down.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2004-10-05
“This school is a great school to send your children. It is a diverse school with many people. The construction right now may throw people off, but it is and always will be the best. The east side has a lot of pride and it really shows at the school. East itself may not be centered around sports but a lot of the faculty is. Sports has the largest budget that hardly ever gets cut. The arts deparments have very talented people involved. Although most people do not know about these activities those who do are generally floored by the talent shown.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-04-14
“This is an excellent school with the largest alumni in the world. And it is not centered around just sports, it has an excellent band, marching band, and orchestra. And the jazz band is better than any jazz band in central iowa. The reason no one hears about these aspects of the school is because society is centered around sports. So of course sports are going to get more attention. Academics are very important at East also. The academic decatholon team does very well every year. And the parents are very involved with the school, but not as capable budget wise as other schools may be. But they are there with the teachers encouraging and enticing every student to do well, have fun, and above all to succeed and not just at school but in every aspect of life.”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2003-09-09
“This school centers itself around the main sports(football,basketball,etc.). If the students are in the arts departments(orchestra,band,choir,drama,etc)you will not find the support that the others would get. There are a lot of talented kids in this school and this includes sports and the fine arts that the parents need to express this with the principal, but parent involvement is also very low.”
This review was posted by a parent.




     




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