East High School (Des Moines)

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East High School
Established 1861
Type Public Secondary
Principal Mike Zelenovich
Students 2,115[1]
Grades 9–12
Location 815 E 13th Street
Des Moines, Iowa USA
District Des Moines Public Schools
Campus Urban
Colors Red and Black
Website dmps.k12.ia.us/schools/3East/

East High School, usually referred to simply as East, is a secondary school located in Des Moines, Iowa, at 41°35'49" North, 93°36'0" West (41.5969, -93.5999). It is one of five secondary schools under the district of the Des Moines Public Schools.

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[edit] History

It was originally established in 1861,[2] but the current school building was not built until 1911. A new student center was added in 1955, building a brand-new gymnasium, band and tech rooms, and a new cafeteria (which has since been replaced). The South Wing, which houses the school's library, was built in 1968, and the North Wing addition followed in 1973. A renovation of this building was completed January 4, 2006.

[edit] Campus

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East High is located on East 14th Street (also known as US Highway 69) in Des Moines. It is also close to Interstate 235. A satellite building located a block away at 1421 Walker Street was used to hold 9th-grade classes from 2003-2005, during a $23 million renovation. The school's cafeteria was also housed in the Walker Street building during this time.

[edit] Students

As of the 2005-2006 school year, there are 2,115 students[1] enrolled at East, which makes the school one of the largest in Iowa (Lincoln High ranks above East with 2,126 students). 65.8% of the student body is White (European-American) descent[3] (down from 66.7% in the 2004-2005 school year[4]). The leading ethnic group by enrollment is that of African-American (Black) descent, and they are followed by Latino, Asian, and Indian (Native American or Alaskan Native).[3]

[edit] Enrollment Figures

Year Total Seniors (12th grade) Juniors (11th grade) Sophomores (10th grade) Freshmen (9th grade)
2005-2006[1] 2,115 357 419 559 780
2004-2005[5] 2,125 384 384 592 765
2003-2004[5] 1,970 302 438 496 734
2002-2003[5] 1,841 319 359 497 666

[edit] Curriculum

The school day is split into seven periods of course instruction, with the fifth period being the longest to allow everyone a chance to take a short lunch break. The school district requires that students take a number of core academic courses, if they wish to graduate and receive a diploma. This includes Social Studies, English, Mathematics, Science, Art, and Physical Education. The exact amount of academic credit needed to satisfy graduation requirements is determined by the school district.

All students are required by the district to enroll in four subject courses and a Physical Education course. However, the school compels lower-class students to schedule a full day of classes, in order to ensure satisfaction with district graduation requirements. Juniors and Seniors have the option of having an "open period" during the first or last period of the school day (Seniors may have open periods during any period). However, Juniors require parental permission to have an open period.

The district requires four years of Physical Education. Freshmen and sophomores usually take their P.E. courses at the school. Juniors and Seniors have the option of taking alternative P.E. programs.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Des Moines Public Schools (2005). "Enrollment Report as of September 16, 2005".
  2. ^ History of East High School. Retrieved on April 10, 2006.
  3. ^ a b Des Moines Public Schools (2005). "Minority Enrollment Report as of September 16, 2005".
  4. ^ Des Moines Public Schools (2004). "Minority Enrollment Report as of September 17, 2004".
  5. ^ a b c Des Moines Public Schools (2004). "Enrollment Report as of September 17, 2004".

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