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East High School

474 Bennington Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505 · (330) 744-6900 · Mahoning County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL612 STUDENTS
Enrollment
612
High
DISTRICT 315 · STATE 565
Student : Teacher
22.7:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.2:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
147
Grade 10
176
Grade 11
164
Grade 12
125
Student demographics
White
9%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
32%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 8%
Black
53%
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 17%
Two+
6%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
15.3%
OH avg 59.8% . -0.9pp since 2021
Math
14.2%
OH avg 56.1% . +8.7pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
612
+56 (+10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
22.7:1
was 18.5:1
% White
9%
was 9%
% Hispanic
32%
was 21%
% Black
53%
was 66%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About East High School

East High School operates as a moderately sized 9-12 campus in Youngstown, Ohio, run under Youngstown City. Current enrollment sits at 612 students spanning grades 9 through 12.

East High School is one of 14 schools operated by Youngstown City, a district that enrolls 4,004 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, East High School records that the most-represented group is Black (53%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 32% Hispanic, 9% White, 6% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 14% Black, putting the school's mix noticeably more Black than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 22.7:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.7:1, putting East High School higher than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, Mahoning County reports that median household earnings sit near $56,942, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. In all, Mahoning County runs 77 public schools (combined enrollment of about 27,927 students), of which East High School is one.

The closest other public school is Youngstown Preparatory Academy, roughly 0.7 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a high-density area.

Five-year trend. East High School's enrollment has expanded 10% since 2018, when it stood at 556 (now 612). Over the same period, the Black share contracted from 66% to 53%. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 18.5:1 in 2018 to 22.7:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Mahoning County at a glance

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Population
226,491
Census ACS
Median income
$56,942
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
77
27,927 students

Quick facts

School name
East High School
District
Youngstown City
Address
474 Bennington Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505
Phone
(330) 744-6900
County
Mahoning County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
612
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
390451602082
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About East High School
How large is East High School?
East High School enrolls approximately 612 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does East High School serve?
East High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at East High School?
Approximately 22.7:1 students per teacher at East High School.
What is the student diversity at East High School?
Student demographics at East High School are roughly 9% White, 32% Hispanic, 53% Black, 6% Two or more.
What district is East High School in?
East High School is part of Youngstown City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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