East High School is a public high school serving grades 9 to 12 in Memphis, Tennessee. It was formerly in the Memphis City Schools district but is now a part of Shelby County Schools.
Serving 583 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East High School's student population of 583 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
43 teachers
Year Founded
1904
School Rankings
East High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
72%
20%
White
10%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East High School's ranking?
East High School is ranked #376 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are East High School often compared to?
East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of East High School?
The graduation rate of East High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend East High School?
583 students attend East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of East High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does East High School offer ?
East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East High School part of?
East High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is East High School located?
East High School is located in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in Binghampton.
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