Forest Hills Eastern High School, commonly referred to as Forest Hills Eastern, is a Public Day School attended by students between the grades of 9 and 12. The School is located in Ada, Michigan which is considered to be a high-income area.
Serving 767 students in grades 9-12, Eastern High School ranks in the top 5% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Eastern High School's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
767 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Eastern High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastern High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern High School's ranking?
Eastern High School is ranked #146 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Eastern High School often compared to?
Eastern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern High School?
The graduation rate of Eastern High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Eastern High School?
767 students attend Eastern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Eastern High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern High School?
Eastern High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eastern High School part of?
Eastern High School is part of Forest Hills School District.
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