- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salt Lake City, UT
East High
Federal NCES profile for East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490087000486
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
East High held near 1,863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 85.0 → 84.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 490087000486 · Salt Lake City, UT High · MID · TRAD
1,764 enr · 20.8:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,503 students)
East High held near 1,863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 85.0 → 84.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
East High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,503 students
- Highland High
Highland High
1,973 students
- This school
East High
1,764 students
- Glendale Middl 678
Glendale Middle
678 students
- Mountain View 629
Mountain View School
629 students
- Clayton Middle 567
Clayton Middle
567 students
What this shows East High reports 1,764 students on the CCD universe file.
How East High compares
East High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 66% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,764 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,764
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Utah - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
White 32.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, East High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Salt Lake District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,764 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about East High
How many students attend East High?
East High has 1,764 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,886 (2022-23) → 1,863 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High?
The student-teacher ratio at East High is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East High?
46.6% of students at East High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East High?
The largest demographic group at East High is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High?
East High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 rank among high schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, East High ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides East High, Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students), Highland High (1,973 students), and Glendale Middle (678 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.