- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192640001504
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 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 24/100 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
- 24
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
East High School held near 1,511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.7 → 76.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 192640001504 · Sioux City, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,495 enr · 20.2:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,529 students)
East High School held near 1,511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.7 → 76.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,529 students
- This school
East High School
1,495 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,308 students
- North Middle S
North Middle School
1,136 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
1,076 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
826 students
What this shows East High School reports 1,495 students on the CCD universe file.
How East High School compares
East High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Sioux City Comm School District reports $12,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,308
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,495 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,495 (2022-23) → 1,511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.