However, in August 2019, the middle school students returned to the junior high building.

The Paideia philosophy celebrates the fundamental notion that to be fully educated is a lifelong adventure that only begins with an individual's formal schooling.

Because of the Paideia philosophy the school maintains, students must take part in a class seminar once a month.

East Magnet offers sports such as soccer, football, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, tennis, bowling, golf, football, track and field, softball, baseball, cheerleading, and cross country.

Girls' basketball became the first East team since the school's reopening to win a state title with a championship in 2016.