Eastern High School

626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,099 students in grades 7-12, Eastern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,099 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Eastern High School's student population of 1,099 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,099 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Eastern High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastern High School is 0.75, 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)
#2052 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
36%
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40-49%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
26%
9%
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Black
34%
18%
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White
24%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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65-69%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Eastern High School's ranking?
Eastern High School is ranked #2052 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Eastern High School often compared to?
Eastern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Everett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern High School?
The graduation rate of Eastern High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Eastern High School?
1,099 students attend Eastern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Eastern High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern High School?
Eastern High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eastern High School offer ?
Eastern High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Eastern High School part of?
Eastern High School is part of Lansing Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,099 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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