East High School is a

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serving the sixth through twelfth grade in Rochester, N.Y, and is part of the Rochester City School District, and in partnership with the

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as the school's Educational Partnership Organization (EPO). The school opened in 1902 on 410 Alexander St, and was designed by noted Rochester architect J. Foster Warner. The school was later moved in 1959 to its current location, 1801 East Main Street. Since 2002, changes have occurred, including the re-addition of a junior high and the splitting of the school into separate academies.

Partnership with the University of Rochester

In May 2014, the

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granted the

's request to take over management of East High School. Beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, the University will implement a plan in their efforts to "increase learning opportunities" for students.

Schools

East High currently contains two separate schools for their students, each with staggering start times. Their Lower School is for students in grades 6-8 and their Upper School is for students grades 9-12. There is a separate academy for their 9th grade students in the Upper School known as the Freshman Academy.

Lower School

The Lower School, formerly known as the Foundation Academy, is for students in grades 6-8. Their current principal is Leeandrew Wingo. In the Lower School, the students have their own place within the East High building, creating a small school atmosphere. The Lower School currently has around 320 students per grade level, small classes in core subjects, and a focus on college and career readiness and lifelong success.

Upper School

The Upper School is for students in grades 9-12. Their current principal is Marlene Blocker. The school offers a full range of classes leading up to the Regents diploma, including career and technical pathways as well as AP and early-college classes. Some of these career and technical pathways include Culinary Arts, Information Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Teaching, Business, and Health Related Careers. In addition to all of this, every student in the Upper School will have access to the full range of BOCES programs.

Freshman Academy

The 9th graders in the Upper School have their own wing of the building, with extra support, extended time for math and literacy, and opportunities to complete four or more high school credits. The 9th graders also have their own lunch period, their own PE classes, their own period for Family Group, 4 counselors, 2 social workers, and alternative programs for scholars not on track after the 9th grade. The current director for the Freshman Academy is Ed Mascadri.

Performance

With the AP institute, the school has overcome many challenges. The school offers over 19 AP credit classes which some students partake in. The graduation rate of East High in 2009 was 39% and as of June 2020 was 74%

Student body/demographics

African American: 50.8%
Hispanic: 35.4%
White: 8.1%
Not Specified: 4.9%
Two or more races: 0.4%
American Indian: 0.3% 86.3% of the students at East High School receive a free/reduced lunch rate.

Notable alumni

Kim Batten Kim Batten (born March 29, 1969, in McRae, Georgia) is an American former 400 meter hurdles champion. She was the 1995 world record holder in the women's 400-meter hurdles. She played basketball at East High School in Rochester, New York. Bat ...

, 400 meter hurdles champion *

Al Butler Elbert J. "Al" Butler (July 9, 1938 – July 12, 2000) was an American basketball player who played four seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he played basketball for East High School in Rochester, ...

, NBA basketball player for the Boston Celtics *

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, American Presidential advisor, social and political activist *

Walter Dukes Walter F. Dukes (June 23, 1930 – March 13, 2001) was a center for the New York Knicks (1955–1956), Minneapolis Lakers (1956–1957) and Detroit Pistons (1957–1963). He played college basketball for the Seton Hall Pirates. Born in Rochest ...

, NBA basketball player for the New York Knicks * Ed Edmondson, former president of the

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* Lester Harrison, member of the

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* Mark Jones, NBA basketball player for the New Jersey Nets * Tony Jordan, NFL running back * Art Long, NBA basketball player for the Sacramento Kings * Mitch Miller, American musician *

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, documentary photographer * Kenneth Rogoff, Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Economics at

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(never graduated) *

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, Professor of Economics at Harvard University;

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winner * Mark Shulman, American humorist and author of over 100 books for teens and children * Morrie Silver, businessman and minor league baseball executive, member of the

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Hanna Thompson Hanna Thompson (born November 1, 1983 in Rochester, New York) is an American foil fencer who was a member of the 2008 Olympics U.S. Women's foil team, which won the silver medal. A 2006 graduate of Ohio State University, Thompson was a four ...

, Silver Medal recipient at the

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, Women's Saber Team * Cathy Turner, short track speed skater, winner of gold medals at the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics * Roland Williams, American football player, played in Super Bowl XXXIV for the St. Louis Rams

Old campus

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New campus

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References

External links

*
Rochester City School District website
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