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North High School vs. East High School

Should you attend North High School or East High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
North High School
501 Holcomb Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
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Bottom 50%
East High School
815 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
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10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,514 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,014 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,514 students
2,014 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
85 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1195 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#1185 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
32%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of East High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
349
473
Grade 10 Students
365
514
Grade 11 Students
364
493
Grade 12 Students
436
534
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
20%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of North High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of East High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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