D
Needs Improvement
49/100

East High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 214 High St, Waterloo, IA 50703
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 57% · Math 52% proficient · 13th percentile in Iowa
Graduation
B+
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
1,013
Students
enrolled
19.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%13/100reading 12th percentile, math 14th percentile among Iowa high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%75/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 71% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (−12 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (−17 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+4 pts vs. state avg 91%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%62%reading -3 pts, math -10 pts32nd percentile (list)
Black37%37%reading +3 pts, math +8 pts57th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +0 pts, math +6 pts58th percentile (list)
Low-income47%42%reading -7 pts, math -7 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 214 High St
City Waterloo
ZIP Code 50703
District 1930480
NCES School ID 193048001714
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50703

Understanding the community around East High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,834
Per Capita Income $24,200
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%
High School or Higher 85.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $86,800
Median Rent $915
Owner-Occupied 56.9%
Renter-Occupied 43.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 37.8%
Black 32.0%
Hispanic/Latino 16.4%
Two or More Races 9.5%
Pacific Islander 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,013
Teachers (FTE) 52.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East High School?
East High School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend East High School?
East High School has 1,013 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1.
What grades does East High School serve?
East High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does East High School receive per student?
East High School receives $16,839 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East High School in 50703 ▼
Avg Home Value
$96,645
Avg Monthly Rent
$898
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
43.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026