The first floor holds Mathematics classrooms and counseling offices, while the second floor hosts Economics and Computer Sciences. Renovations, new connector building and performing arts wing (completed August 2006).Major $22.6M project with over 100,000 sq. ft. of construction that replaced the student center, cafeteria, offices, music rooms, gymnasium and locker rooms. Walker Annex Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, freshman classes were moved to the Walker Annex, located one block away from the main campus. Freshmen attended physical education, chorus, band, and orchestra classes on the main campus, but attended their basic science, math, English, and history courses in the Walker building. In 2012, freshman classes were switched back to the main building. The Walker Annex is now used for students with academic and attendance issues. Students As of the 2021-2022 school year, there were 2076 students enrolled at East High, making it the seventh largest public high school in Iowa. Enrollment Including some selected historic years for which data is available. Curriculum The school day is split into four periods of course instruction on an alternating A day/B day schedule. There are four lunches, over the period of two and one half hours. Students can earn an extra half of an hour of lunch for demonstrating proficiency on the Iowa Assessments. 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 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 Freshman and Sophomore students to schedule a full day of classes, to ensure satisfaction with district graduation requirements. Seniors have the option of having an "open period" during the first or last period of the school day. However, Juniors require parental permission to have an open period. The district requires 2 semesters 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. Achievements Athletic Championships 2011 Girl's Class 4A State Softball Champions 2011 Girls' Class 4A State Basketball Champions 2006 Girls' Class 4A State Softball Champions 1981 Girls' Softball Champions 1980 Class 4A State Baseball Champions 1979 Girls' State Basketball Champions Boys'