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East High School

Public | 9-12 | 1290 students
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Posted November 14, 2012
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One of the better schools in Siouxland, top athletics, quality teachers and staff. Well built, clean, easy to navigate.
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one of the most negative, depressing, and dirty schools Ive seen!
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

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Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

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Source: Iowa Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 85%
Hispanic 14% 7%
Black 4% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 30%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

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  • Gym

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  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
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  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
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School Leader's name
  • Richard Todd
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  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

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  • Remediation
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  • Auditorium
  • Computer
  • Gym
  • Library
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  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

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Visual arts
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
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  • Choir / Chorus
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  • Yearbook
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  • The Sioux City Community School District offers a richly diverse and warmly accepting group of students, faculty and staff. Here are just a few of the things our district offers: ** Advanced Placement courses for college credit ** Progressive technology applications ** The national engineering program “Project Lead the Way” ** Student internships ** Talented and Gifted program ** Many different academies and programs to ensure your child gets the out of their educational experience ** Dedicated faculty and staff ** 58% of teachers have advanced degrees
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