Enrollment
4,020
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, IL
East High School
Federal NCES profile for East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170468000143
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 4,020
- students enrolled
East High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora East Usd 131 · Illinois
NCES ID 170468000143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
216.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at East High School
East High School is a large high school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 4,020 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Illinois schools and 39% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 4,020 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.7% 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 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Aurora's high schools, it stands alongside West Aurora High School (3,641 students): East High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 15.6:1).
Aurora East Usd 131 also operates Henry W Cowherd Middle School (807 students) and C F Simmons Middle School (792 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 Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 4,020 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,020
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,003
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
416
in-school suspensions + 328 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 4,020 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 216.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170468000143
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.0%
African American 6.9%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, East High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 13.0
Students per counselor 309:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.8%
In-school suspensions 416
Out-of-school suspensions 328
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora East Usd 131, which includes East High School.
$15,003
Per student
-12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 60.2%
Federal 19.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry W Cowherd Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| C F Simmons Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| K D Waldo Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olney C Allen Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| C M Bardwell Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Aurora
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West Aurora High School
Standard public school
3,641 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Waubonsie Valley High School
Standard public school
2,849 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metea Valley High School
Standard public school
2,766 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Illinois Mathematics and Science
Standard public school
656 students
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East High School
How many students attend East High School?
East High School has 4,020 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East High School is 19.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East High School?
The largest demographic group at East High School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High School?
East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is East High School a good school?
East High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 Aurora East Usd 131?
Besides East High School, Aurora East Usd 131 also operates Henry W Cowherd Middle School (807 students), C F Simmons Middle School (792 students), and K D Waldo Middle School (729 students). See the Aurora East Usd 131 district page for the complete list.