- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Duluth, MN
East High School
Federal NCES profile for East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271104000461
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Duluth Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271104000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
East High School held near 1,486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.9 → 65.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 271104000461 · Duluth, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,495 enr · 28.2:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ordean East Middle School (1,037 students)
East High School held near 1,486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.9 → 65.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East High School
1,495 students
- Ordean East Mi
Ordean East Middle School
1,037 students
- Denfeld High S
Denfeld High School
951 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
606 students
- Lester Park El 510
Lester Park Elementary
510 students
- Congdon Elemen 474
Congdon Elementary
474 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 Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.2:1 | ▲ 78% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 59% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,495 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% 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
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$16,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, East High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Duluth Public School District reports $16,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordean East Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denfeld High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lester Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congdon Elementary | 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
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 Duluth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,494 (2022-23) → 1,486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East High School is 28.2:1, which is 78% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East High School?
17.7% of students at East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East High School?
The largest demographic group at East High School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Duluth, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High School?
East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Duluth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Duluth on the city page.
What other schools are in Duluth Public School District?
Besides East High School, Duluth Public School District also operates Ordean East Middle School (1,037 students), Denfeld High School (951 students), and Lincoln Park Middle School (606 students). See the Duluth Public School District district page for the complete list.