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Eastern High School

1100 N Eastern School Rd E-3
Pekin, IN 47165
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Eastern High School is a public high school located in the small, rural town of Pekin, Indiana. As part of the East Washington School Corporation, it was built in 1967 and has gone under a number of changes in the last 30 years.
Serving 389 students in grades 9-12, Eastern High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Eastern High School's student population of 389 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1967

School Rankings

Eastern High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastern High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#860 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
20-24%
38%
50-54%
41%
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
85-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Musketeer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastern High School's ranking?
Eastern High School is ranked #860 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Eastern High School often compared to?
Eastern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem High School, West Washington Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern High School?
The graduation rate of Eastern High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Eastern High School?
389 students attend Eastern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Eastern High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern High School?
Eastern High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern High School offer ?
Eastern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern High School part of?
Eastern High School is part of East Washington School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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