Eastern High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Eastern High School or Central High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Central 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
Overview
Serving 819 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,136 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
819 students
1,136 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#54 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
224
258
Grade 10 Students
201
290
Grade 11 Students
200
277
Grade 12 Students
194
311
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
80%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%