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#154 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 5% in state

East Grand Rapids High School

High School · East Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI

A high school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2211 LAKE DR SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

  • Math 62% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 83% proficient (2021)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency73% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation34.8%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$12,773
Chronic Absenteeism7.3%

Students at East Grand Rapids High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency83%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 73% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
2%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

8.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where East Grand Rapids High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,416/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$112,287

Median home value

$338,600

Median rent

$1,305/mo

College educated

67%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
34.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·55 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Empower UEnrollment path unverified5.96–121.6 mi170Compare →
Lake Michigan AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private1–121.6 mi49Compare →
Ottawa High TransitionEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.7 mi12Compare →
Ottawa Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–121.7 mi402Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

East Grand Rapids Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$12,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Grand Rapids High School is listed in East Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Grand Rapids High School

East Grand Rapids High School is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of East Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 874 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #154 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Grand Rapids High School

What grades does East Grand Rapids High School serve?

East Grand Rapids High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend East Grand Rapids High School?

East Grand Rapids High School has an enrollment of approximately 874 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Grand Rapids High School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Grand Rapids High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Grand Rapids High School rank in MI?

East Grand Rapids High School ranks #154 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is East Grand Rapids High School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Grand Rapids High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at East Grand Rapids High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Grand Rapids High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is East Grand Rapids High School a charter school?

No, East Grand Rapids High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Grand Rapids High School a Title I school?

No, East Grand Rapids High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Grand Rapids High School?

8.8% of students at East Grand Rapids High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
874
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.3%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 49506)
35,025
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
33.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49506; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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