Enrollment
612
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Youngstown, OH
East High School
Federal NCES profile for East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390451602082
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 612
- students enrolled
East High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Youngstown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451602082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at East High School
East High School is a mid-sized high school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling 612 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 612 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Youngstown City spends $27,187 per pupil, 86% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 43.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 179 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 612 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Youngstown's high schools, it stands alongside Fitch High School (1,235 students): East High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 16:1).
Youngstown City also operates Chaney High (536 students) and Rayen Early College Middle School (370 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
80.2%
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
$27,187
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
White 8.8%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, East High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Youngstown City, which includes East High School.
$27,187
Per student
+86%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+64%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 38.7%
Federal 43.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaney High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rayen Early College Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Volney Rogers School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul C Bunn Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Youngstown
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Fitch High School
Standard public school
1,235 students 16:1 students per teacher
Boardman High School
Standard public school
1,005 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Chaney High
Standard public school
536 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Liberty High School
Standard public school
492 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
Standard public school
374 students 62.3:1 students per teacher
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
Standard public school
296 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East High School
How many students attend East High School?
East High School has 612 students enrolled. It is a high school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East High School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% 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 African American at 52.6% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High School?
East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Youngstown, 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 Youngstown on the city page.
Is East High School a good school?
East High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Youngstown City?
Besides East High School, Youngstown City also operates Chaney High (536 students), Rayen Early College Middle School (370 students), and Volney Rogers School (326 students). See the Youngstown City district page for the complete list.
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