- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170468000143
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 4,020
- students enrolled
East High School has class sizes larger than 93% 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170468000143 · Aurora, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
4,020 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry W Cowherd Middle School (807 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 high schools in Aurora. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East High School
4,020 students
- Henry W Cowher 807
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
807 students
- C F Simmons Mi 792
C F Simmons Middle School
792 students
- K D Waldo Midd 729
K D Waldo Middle School
729 students
- Olney C Allen 712
Olney C Allen Elem School
712 students
- C M Bardwell E 679
C M Bardwell Elem School
679 students
What this shows East High School reports 4,020 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 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
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% 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
$16,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora East Usd 131, which includes East High School.
$16,690
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 60.2%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 14.9:1 students per teacher
Waubonsie Valley High School
Standard public school
2,849 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Metea Valley High School
Standard public school
2,766 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Illinois Mathematics and Science
Standard public school
656 students
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 (~4,020 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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 18.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 55/100 (higher 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 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.
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.
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