Enrollment
1,081
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pueblo, CO
East High School
Federal NCES profile for East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080612001040
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at East High School
East High School is a higher-need, large high school in Pueblo, Colorado, enrolling 1,081 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Colorado schools and 25% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,081 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (16%) (diversity index 34/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and spends $12,481 per pupil, 23% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students) and Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 students) alongside East High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East High School compares
East High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,081
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Colorado - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
White 16.2%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, East High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, which includes East High School.
$12,481
Per student
-23%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 55.1%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W H Heaton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,081 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East High School
How many students attend East High School?
East High School has 1,081 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pueblo, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East High School is 20.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East High School?
63.7% of students at East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East High School?
The largest demographic group at East High School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High School?
East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East High School rank among high schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Pueblo, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pueblo on the city page.
Is East High School a good school?
East High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides East High School, Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students), Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 students), and Centennial High School (801 students). See the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and district page for the complete list.
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