East High
#271 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#14907 of 16,910 nationally
About East High
East High is a public high located in Wichita, in the Wichita school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,435 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 271st of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (36th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,435.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; East High ranks 39th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near East High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Washington Accelerated Learning Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students · 1.1 km away
College Hill Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 1.3 km away
Spaght Multimedia Magnet
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students · 2.1 km away
Linwood Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students · 2.4 km away
Jefferson Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 2.5 km away
Chisholm Life Skills Center
Wichita · Public high · Grades 12–12
96 students · 2.6 km away
Hyde Intl Studies/Commun Elem Magnet
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students · 2.6 km away
Robinson Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students · 2.7 km away
Mead Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students · 3.0 km away
Hamilton Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Dodge City High School
Dodge City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,178 students
Derby High School
Derby · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,172 students
Manhattan High School
Manhattan · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,087 students
Southeast High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students
North High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,041 students
Olathe North Sr High
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,011 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East High a good school?
East High has a Success Index (US) of 22.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #271 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East High rank in Kansas?
East High ranks #271 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #14907 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East High?
East High had 2,435 students in 2025.
Is East High a elementary school or a high school?
East High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.