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 1,724 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 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- 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%)
- 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 1,724 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
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 0.22, 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
#375 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 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 Henry Ford Ii High School, Utica 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%.
How many students attend Eisenhower High School?
1,724 students attend Eisenhower High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Eisenhower High School students are White, 4% 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 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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 School District.
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