East International Baccalaureate High School, known as East High School and Pueblo East High School, is one of thirteen public high schools in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. It offers the International Baccalaureate program. It is a part of Pueblo School District 60.
Serving 1,024 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East High School's student population of 1,024 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,024 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1338 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
80%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
15%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East High School's ranking?
East High School is ranked #1338 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are East High School often compared to?
East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Centennial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of East High School?
The graduation rate of East High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend East High School?
1,024 students attend East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of East High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East High School?
East High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does East High School offer ?
East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East High School part of?
East High School is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
In what neighborhood is East High School located?
East High School is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Belmont.
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