Everett High School is a public, magnet high school located on the south side of Lansing, Michigan.
Serving 1,017 students in grades 9-12, Everett 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% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,017 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Everett High School serves the southern part of Lansing, MI, covering an area of approximately 12 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Everett High School's student population of 1,017 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,017 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1934
School Calendar
School Rankings
Everett High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Everett High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#2553 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)90.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Light blue
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everett High School's ranking?
Everett High School is ranked #2553 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Everett High School often compared to?
Everett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern High School, Jw Sexton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Everett High School?
The graduation rate of Everett High School is 86%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Everett High School?
1,017 students attend Everett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Everett High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Everett High School?
Everett High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Everett High School offer ?
Everett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Everett High School part of?
Everett High School is part of Lansing Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Everett High School located?
Everett High School is located in the Old Everett Neighborhood neighborhood of Lansing, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Old Everett Neighborhood.
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