The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in Science. The lowest is 12% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on East Hollywood High
East Hollywood High is a single-school district in Salt Lake County serving only grades nine through twelve. With an enrollment that is relatively small for a high school, it offers an environment where students and staff are likely to know one another by name. The student body is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of students who are Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, or of two or more races. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was missing from the available records, so those dimensions of student support could not be assessed.
State testing results from the 2016-17 school year place this school’s academic performance in a difficult position. Proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science all fell below typical levels for Utah schools, and the school’s overall proficiency index was in the bottom quartile among Salt Lake County’s districts. The test participation rate for math was adequate, but participation in English language arts was lower, which can complicate how representative the results are. A parent looking at these scores would want to follow up with the school directly to understand the instruction, curriculum, and any intervention programs in place. No more recent state assessment data was available in this profile, so it is unclear whether these patterns have changed.
Chronic absenteeism is a pronounced challenge at East Hollywood High. The rate reported here is in the bottom quartile among the county’s districts, meaning a very high share of students miss a significant number of school days. Because attendance is tightly linked to academic progress and graduation prospects, this is a soft spot a prospective family would want to explore thoroughly with the school administration. Graduation rate data was not available for this profile, so no picture of how many students finish high school on time could be drawn.
On the financial side, per-pupil current spending sits in the upper half of the middle range among Salt Lake County’s districts, indicating that the school dedicates a moderate-to-strong level of resources per student compared to its peers. Without program or course access data, it is not possible to say whether those funds translate into particular curricular strengths, such as Advanced Placement offerings, career and technical education pathways, or support services.
The district operates as a single high school, and the available information describes no recent major changes or strategic initiatives that would alter the trajectory of the school. No locale brief was provided for the surrounding community, so details about the housing market, local amenities, or how the school fits into the broader Salt Lake County landscape are absent. A family considering this school would benefit from visiting the campus, speaking with administrators about the attendance and academic challenges, and learning what efforts are underway to improve student outcomes.
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