East Lansing High School

509 Burcham Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,216 students in grades 9-12, East Lansing High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Lansing High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

East Lansing High School's student population of 1,216 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,216 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

East Lansing High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Lansing High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#243 out of 2925 schools
(Top 10%)
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51%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Lansing High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Lansing High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
9%
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Black
19%
18%
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White
57%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of East Lansing High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Lansing High School's ranking?
East Lansing High School is ranked #243 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are East Lansing High School often compared to?
East Lansing High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Okemos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Lansing High School?
The graduation rate of East Lansing High School is 89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend East Lansing High School?
1,216 students attend East Lansing High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of East Lansing High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Lansing High School?
East Lansing High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Lansing High School offer ?
East Lansing High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Lansing High School part of?
East Lansing High School is part of East Lansing School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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