How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East High School | Expo Alternative Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waterloo, IA | Waterloo, IA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 561 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 16:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.1% | 69.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East High School | Expo Alternative Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,490 | $14,490 |
| District | Waterloo Community Schools | Waterloo Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East High School | Expo Alternative Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.4% | 41.7% |
| African American | 34.0% | 34.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% | 7.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.2% | 2.3% |
| Multiracial | 9.8% | 12.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East High School | Expo Alternative Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 247:1 | 229:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 65.6% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 192 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.