Dwight D. Eisenhower Senior High School, occasionally referred to as simply "Ike", is a high school located in the Metropolitan Detroit suburb of Shelby Township, Michigan, United States. It is consistently ranked as the top performing high school in Macomb County.
Serving 1,625 students in grades 10-12, Eisenhower High School ranks in the top 20% 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 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Eisenhower High School serves the northern part of Utica, MI, covering an area of approximately 17.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 5.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eisenhower High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Eisenhower High School's student population of 1,625 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,625 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Motto
Dedicated to excellence in education
School Rankings
Eisenhower High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eisenhower High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eisenhower High School's ranking?
Eisenhower High School is ranked #375 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Eisenhower High School often compared to?
Eisenhower High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Utica High School, Henry Ford Ii High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eisenhower High School?
The graduation rate of Eisenhower High School is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Eisenhower High School?
1,625 students attend Eisenhower High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Eisenhower High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eisenhower High School?
Eisenhower High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Eisenhower High School offer ?
Eisenhower High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eisenhower High School part of?
Eisenhower High School is part of Utica Community Schools.
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