For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 918 students in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Okemos are Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs and Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 57%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 6-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing, MI include Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs and Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing?
the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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