Enrollment
392
High
DISTRICT 439 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST WASHINGTON SCHOOL CORP·NCES 180300000395
Eastern High School
1100 N Eastern School RD E-3, Pekin, IN 47165 · (812) 967-3931 · Washington County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL392 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.0:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
115 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 109 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 85 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 96 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 102 | 26% |
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within East Washington School Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Eastern High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern High School this school | 392 | 29.3% | N/A |
| Eastern Hancock High School Charlottesville | 371 | 29.1% | N/A |
| North Posey High School Poseyville | 453 | 29.4% | N/A |
| William W Borden High School Borden | 302 | 28.5% | 57.7% |
| Lapel Sr High School Lapel | 462 | 31.2% | N/A |
| Eastern High School Greentown | 497 | 32.0% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Eastern High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 392 | #266 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #104 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.3% | #319 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 29.3% | #307 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.4% | #56 of 201 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
392
-22 (-5%) vs 2020
-35% since 1990-91, when it was 605
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 15.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 392 | 30 | 13.1:1 | 29% (115) |
| 2023-24 | 389 | 26 | 15.0:1 | 36% (141) |
| 2022-23 | 389 | 30.5 | 12.8:1 | 42% (165) |
| 2020-21 | 414 | 26 | 15.9:1 | 37% (154) |
| 2017-18 | 458 | 26.1 | 17.6:1 | 43% (199) |
| 2015-16 | 474 | 28 | 16.9:1 | 44% (208) |
| 2010-11 | 522 | 27 | 19.3:1 | 46% (242) |
| 2000-01 | 481 | 23 | 20.9:1 | 27% (129) |
| 1990-91 | 605 | 28 | 21.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Eastern High School.
About Eastern High School
Eastern High School is a low-enrollment high school found in Pekin, Indiana. It educates 392 students in grades 9 through 12. The school's enrollment is 52% smaller than the 816 average for high schools in Indiana.
Eastern High School is one of the 3 schools that make up East Washington School Corp (1,316 students in total).
White students make up 94% of enrollment at Eastern High School. The remaining students are 3% Hispanic. For comparison, Washington County is about 96% White. Eastern High School's diversity index is 11%, against a US figure of 70%.
Its teaching staff equals 30 full-time positions, a ratio of 13.1:1. That is lower than the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 29%. That is 18 points below the 47% average for public schools in Washington County.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Washington County show that the median household income is $64,641, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. Eastern High School is one of 8 public schools in the county.
The closest public school, East Washington Middle School, is about 0.1 miles from Eastern High School. Other public schools within five miles: 4.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Distant. That means it sits in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school enrolled 392 students in 2024-25, 22 fewer than the 414 it had in 2020-21. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 15.9:1 to 13.1:1.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Eastern High School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
28,212
Census ACS
Median income
$64,641
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
3,847 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in East Washington School Corp
- East Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 506 students
- East Washington Middle SchoolMiddle · 418 students
Other schools in Pekin
- East Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 506 students
- East Washington Middle SchoolMiddle · 418 students
Other Eastern High schools
8 other US public schools in 5 states are named Eastern High. Eastern High School is the 6th largest of the 9.
- Eastern High SchoolGreentown, IN · 497 students
- Eastern HighMiddletown, KY · 1,790 students
- Eastern High SchoolWashington, DC · 909 students
- Eastern High SchoolLANSING, MI · 798 students
- Eastern High SchoolADA, MI · 768 students
Nearby schools
- East Washington Middle School0.1 mi · 418
- East Washington Elementary School0.2 mi · 506
- William W Borden Elementary School4.3 mi · 333
- William W Borden High School4.3 mi · 302
- Salem High School8.8 mi · 492
- Salem Middle School8.8 mi · 352
Frequently asked questions
About Eastern High SchoolHow many students attend Eastern High School?
Eastern High School enrolls approximately 392 students in grades 09-12.
Is Eastern High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Eastern High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Eastern High School?
Approximately 13.1:1 students per teacher at Eastern High School.
How diverse is Eastern High School?
Eastern High School reports a student body of 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Eastern High School in?
Eastern High School is part of East Washington School Corp.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.