{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"East High School","outOfStateSupporters":40.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7884013,"projectId":10131446,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity and for believing in my students. Because of your support, our AP Literature classroom now has a diverse collection of books that has transformed the way my students experience literature.\r\n\r\nThis year, students participated in a choice reading unit, allowing them to select books that reflected a variety of cultures, perspectives, and life experiences. Having the freedom to choose what they read increased engagement and sparked thoughtful discussions that extended far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights of the unit was our annual Book Museum Day. 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About this school
East High School is
a suburban public school
in Saint Peters, Missouri that is part of Fort Zumwalt School District R2.
It serves 1,176 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
1,176 Students
88 Teachers
600 First Executive AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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20%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Jul 28, 2026
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East High School
$2,786
raised using DonorsChoose
10
projects
funded
3
teachers
funded
15
donors
8
projects for
books
East High School has received support from
9 individuals from Missouri and
6 individuals out-of-state.
