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#2719 of 3,192 schools in MI

Eastpointe High School

High School · Eastpointe Community Schools · Eastpointe, MI

An Eastpointe Community Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

15501 COUZENS AVE, Eastpointe, MI 48021

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2021)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$18,250
Chronic Absenteeism84.8%

Students at Eastpointe High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
29%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
7%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (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

88.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eastpointe 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 80Very Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,004/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eastpointe), 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

$58,196

Median home value

$129,100

Median rent

$1,335/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eastpointe Alternative CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–120.0 mi7Compare →
Eastpointe Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.76–120.0 mi126Compare →
Chandler Park Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.79–121.6 mi703Compare →
Harper Woods Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.2K–121.6 mi746Compare →

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.

Eastpointe Community Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$18,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eastpointe High School is listed in Eastpointe Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eastpointe High School

Eastpointe High School is a public high school in Eastpointe, MI, part of Eastpointe Community Schools, serving approximately 551 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,719 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eastpointe High School

What grades does Eastpointe High School serve?

Eastpointe High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Eastpointe High School?

Eastpointe High School has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastpointe High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eastpointe High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eastpointe High School rank in MI?

Eastpointe High School ranks #2,719 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Eastpointe High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eastpointe High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Eastpointe High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastpointe High School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Eastpointe High School a charter school?

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

Is Eastpointe High School a Title I school?

No, Eastpointe High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastpointe High School?

88.2% of students at Eastpointe 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
551
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
84.8%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 48021)
34,003
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
36.4
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 48021; 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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