Enrollment
1,495
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sioux City, IA
East High School
Federal NCES profile for East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192640001504
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Sioux City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sioux City, IA.
School address
District: Sioux City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192640001504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at East High School
East High School is a large high school in Sioux City, Iowa, enrolling 1,495 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 93% of Iowa schools and 36% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,495 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 748 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Sioux City's high schools, it stands alongside North High School (1,529 students): East High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 19.9:1).
Sioux City Comm School District also operates North High School (1,529 students) and West High School (1,308 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,495 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,495
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Iowa - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 748 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, East High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux City Comm School District, which includes East High School.
$11,941
Per student
-7%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 66.5%
Federal 14.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West 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
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Sioux City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East High School
How many students attend East High School?
East High School has 1,495 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sioux City, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East High School is 20.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East High School?
43.9% of students at East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East High School?
The largest demographic group at East High School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Sioux City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High School?
East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East High School rank among high schools in Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sioux City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sioux City on the city page.
Is East High School a good school?
East High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa. 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 Sioux City Comm School District?
Besides East High School, Sioux City Comm School District also operates North High School (1,529 students), West High School (1,308 students), and North Middle School (1,136 students). See the Sioux City Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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