How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East High School | George Washington Carver Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waterloo, IA | Waterloo, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 455 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.9% | 78.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East High School | George Washington Carver Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,839 | $16,839 |
| District | Waterloo Comm School District | Waterloo Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East High School | George Washington Carver Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.4% | 11.9% |
| African American | 34.0% | 47.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% | 20.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| Multiracial | 9.8% | 11.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East High School | George Washington Carver Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 254:1 | 227.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 59.1% | 55.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 192 | 26 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.