History of East High School (Denver, Colorado) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 1, 2025

East High School is a public high school in Denver, Colorado, part of the Denver Public Schools system. It is one of the four original high schools in Denver, along with West, North, and South high schools, marking it as a long-standing educational institution in the city.

1957: Honored as a Top High School

In 1957, East High School was honored as one of the country's top high schools.

1968: Selected as one of America's Top Ten Schools

In 1968, East High School was selected as one of America's Top Ten Schools.

1991: Official Denver Historic Landmark

In 1991, the East High building was declared an official Denver Historic Landmark by the Denver Landmark Commission and the Denver City Council.

1992: Constitutional Law Team Wins National Title

In 1992, the Constitutional Law team won a national title at the Center for Civic Education's "We the People: The Citizens and the Constitution" competition.

2000: Recognized as a Top Public High School

In 2000, Newsweek recognized East High School as one of America's top hundred public high schools.

July 2005: Music Video Filmed at East High

In July 2005, The Fray filmed the music video for their song "Over My Head (Cable Car)" at East High.

2007: Constitutional Law Team Wins National Title

In 2007, the Constitutional Law team won a national title at the Center for Civic Education's "We the People: The Citizens and the Constitution" competition.

2007: State Championship Win

In 2007, the boys' basketball team was named the top-ranked team in the state by RISE Magazine and Sports Illustrated, and finished the season with a 5A state championship win.

2008: Recognized in Newsweek's "Top High Schools"

In 2008, Newsweek recognized East High School in its annual list of the country's "Top High Schools".

2008: Constitutional Law Team Wins National Title

In 2008, the Constitutional Law team won a national title at the Center for Civic Education's "We the People: The Citizens and the Constitution" competition.

2009: Constitutional Law Team Wins National Title

In 2009, the Constitutional Law team won a national title at the Center for Civic Education's "We the People: The Citizens and the Constitution" competition.

February 2019: Model U.N. Team Competes in Denmark

In February 2019, the Model United Nations team took 11 students to Birkerød, Denmark to compete against 400 other students, returning two 1st place or Best Delegate international recognitions.

April 2019: Constitutional Law Team Wins National Title

In April 2019, the Constitutional Law team at East High School won a national title at the Center for Civic Education's "We the People: The Citizens and the Constitution" competition.

2020: Model U.N. Team Competes in Mexico

In 2020, East High School's Model U.N. team traveled to Mexico City, Mexico for their 2nd international competition, fielding 13 students and returning 5 international recognitions.

September 2022: Student Shooting Near Campus

In September 2022, a male student was shot outside a recreation center next to the campus of East High School.

2022: Student Enrollment

As of the 2022–2023 school year, East High School had a total enrollment of 2,501 students in grades nine through twelve.

February 2023: Fatal Shooting of Student

On 13 February 2023, a 16-year-old student, Luis Garcia, was fatally shot near the campus of East High School.

March 2023: Shooting On Campus

On 22 March 2023, two male administrators were shot on the campus of East High School by a student and transported to the hospital. The student was later found dead.

2023: Student Enrollment

As of the 2022–2023 school year, East High School had a total enrollment of 2,501 students in grades nine through twelve.

2024: Increased Security Measures

In response to shootings in the prior year, district superintendent Alex Marrero announced that East High School would have two armed police officers for the 2023-2024 school year.