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East High School
  • Public
  • DES MOINES, IA
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Public School
Des Moines Independent Community School District
East High School
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • DES MOINES, IA
  • 257 reviews
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    Academics at East High School

    Academics
    C minus
    Based on SAT/ACT scores, colleges students are interested in, and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
    Average Graduation Rate
    87%

    State Test Scores

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    39%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    26%

    AP and College Prep Courses

    AP Exam Pass Rate
    24%
    AP Enrollment
    15%
    AP Math Enrollment
    Very Low
    AP Science Enrollment
    Very Low
    Number of AP Courses Offered
    8
    AP Other Enrollment
    Average
    Advanced Math Enrollment
    Low
    IB Program Offered
    No

    SAT and ACT Test Scores

    Average SAT
    1110
    16 responses
    Math
    560
    Verbal
    540
    Average ACT
    21
    204 responses
    Math
    20
    Reading
    22
    English
    20
    Science
    21
    Test Prep Options
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    • 200-Point SAT & 4-Point ACT Score Improvement Guarantees
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    Colleges Students Are Considering

    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    What Students Want to Study

    Popular Majors

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

    • Nursing
      71 Students
    • Psychology
      68 Students
    • Business
      63 Students
    • Biology
      57 Students
    • Pre-Medicine Studies
      45 Students
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      40 Students
    • Computer Science
      37 Students
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      30 Students
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      26 Students
    • Journalism
      24 Students

    What Students Say

    Poll
    How challenging are academics at this school?
    Based on 28 responses
    • This school is nationally recognized.
      7%
    • This school is the best in the area.
      7%
    • Probably like most other schools.
      86%
    Poll
    How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
    Based on 19 responses
    • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
      5%
    • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
      47%
    • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
      47%
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