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School Name: Waterloo East High School
School Colors:  and
Nickname: Trojans
Website Address: http://easthigh.waterloo.k12.ia.us/
School Address: 214 High Street Waterloo Iowa, 50703
Phone: 319-433-2453
Over 120 years ago, the history of East High School began. Originating in a one-room log cabin, East has grown to a 4-story building located at the corner of High and Vine in Waterloo, Iowa. In 1876, a 3 story East High School was erected on the corner of Fifth and Mulberry. The present East High building opened in the fall of 1918. Since that time, East High has vastly grown in size. In 1939, the Music and Industrial Arts wing was added. The Fred J. Miller gymnasium was built in 1957. The cafeteria, boys' locker rooms, a swimming pool and twelve more classrooms were added in 1963.
Into the new millennium, East High started a multi-year renovation project. A new cafeteria was built on the site just south of the Fred Miller Gymnasium. The new area also houses a new practice gym, wrestling room. locker rooms and office complex. The 4th floor was also remodeled adding new classroom space. The Elizabeth Green Auditorium underwent a $3.5 million dollar renovation in the summer of 2007. And construction was started in the fall of 2007 on an addition that will incorporate the Reggie Roby Fitness Center, coaches offices and locker rooms.
Internally, there have been a number of changes in curriculum and in teaching- styles. In 1981, East High transformed from a three to four year high school. During the 1990’s a network infrastructure was put in place bringing internet access to all the classrooms and offices. Currently the staff is working hard to improve student achievement by implementing Effective School Strategies, Freshman Houses, advisories and more rigorous and relevant lessons. In 2005, East High was selected to participate in the Iowa High School Project and the Successful Practices Network.
East High has a highly diverse enrollment of over 1200 students.
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