Very Good
#526 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 16% in state
East Lansing High School
High School · East Lansing School District · East Lansing, MI
A high school in East Lansing, MI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
509 BURCHAM DR, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Math 51% proficient (2021)
- Reading 80% proficient (2021)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Lansing High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 66% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where East Lansing 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,452/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Lansing), 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
$50,837
Median home value
$261,100
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
63.8%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
31.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48823; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project SearchEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Great Lakes Learning Academy MshsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 2.2 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.3private | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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 Lansing School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Lansing High School is listed in East Lansing School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Lansing High School
East Lansing High School is a public high school in East Lansing, MI, part of East Lansing School District, serving approximately 1,240 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Lansing High School
What grades does East Lansing High School serve?
East Lansing High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Lansing High School?
East Lansing High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lansing High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lansing High School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Lansing High School rank in MI?
East Lansing High School ranks #526 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is East Lansing High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Lansing High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Lansing High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Lansing High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is East Lansing High School a charter school?
No, East Lansing High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Lansing High School a Title I school?
No, East Lansing High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Lansing High School?
35.3% of students at East Lansing 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
- 1,240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (517) 333-7500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48823)
- 49,379
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 24.6
Official sources & links
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 48823; 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
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