- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
East High School
Federal NCES profile for East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390438000624
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #11 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 431
- students enrolled
East High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #11 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
East High School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 390438000624 · Columbus, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
East High School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school
East High School
431 students
What this shows East High School reports 431 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
White 5.6%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, East High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Standard public school
1,623 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Heights High School
Standard public school
1,398 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Northland High School
Standard public school
1,029 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Whetstone High School
Standard public school
1,017 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Briggs High School
Standard public school
956 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Township High School
Standard public school
873 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about East High School
How many students attend East High School?
East High School has 431 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East High School is 14.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East High School?
The largest demographic group at East High School is African American at 78.9% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High School?
East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #11 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides East High School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.