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East High

840 S 1300 E, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84102

About East High

East High is a historic public high school in Salt Lake City, Utah, that serves about 1,900 students in grades 9–12. It is one of six high schools in the Salt Lake City School District and is known as one of the best because of its strong academic and extracurricular traditions. The school has a full Advanced Placement curriculum, and 39% of students take part in it. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 23:1, and it is one of the best High School in "Utah" . The student body is made up of people from many different cultures, with 65% of students being minorities and 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. Current academic data shows that 15% of students are good at math and 29% are good at reading. East High is one of the most well-known schools in the area, with district funding of about $14,942 per student. It has a lively school environment. Its strengths are its welcoming culture and its promise to offer a variety of educational paths that will help students do well in a global society.

East High Contact Information

Address

840 S 1300 E, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84102

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Phone

(801) 583-1661

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 29% in Reading.
85
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1863
Total Students
$79448
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 173 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at East High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 34.57%
Asian 4.29%
Hispanic 46.38%
Black 5.53%
Two+ Races 3.33%
Native Am. 0.81%
White
34.57%
Asian
4.29%
Hispanic
46.38%
Black
5.53%
Two+ Races
3.33%
Native Am.
0.81%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1863
49.81%
928 Female
50.19%
935 Male

Student Population

1863 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

372 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

East High School is still updating its historic campus. For example, all of the math and science classrooms now have new interactive technology that makes it easier to analyze data in real time. The school recently got a grant to grow its "Leopards for Life" program, which gives students access to a wide range of health resources and chances to serve their community. The athletic department has also opened a new multi-sport turf field, which gives the school's soccer, football, and lacrosse teams a place to play that is as good as a professional field.

FAQ

Q1. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q2. What does East High teach?

Ans. East High has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Q5. Does East High encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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