Very Good
#713 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 22% in state
Eaton Rapids High School
High School · Eaton Rapids Public Schools · Eaton Rapids, MI
A high school in Eaton Rapids, MI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 STATE ST, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Eaton Rapids High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 55% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Eaton 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,709/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eaton 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
$76,230
Median home value
$206,600
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Central Performance AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 3–12 | 0.4 mi | 77 | 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.
Eaton Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eaton Rapids High School is listed in Eaton Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eaton Rapids High School
Eaton Rapids High School is a public high school in Eaton Rapids, MI, part of Eaton Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 635 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eaton Rapids High School
What grades does Eaton Rapids High School serve?
Eaton Rapids High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Eaton Rapids High School?
Eaton Rapids High School has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaton Rapids High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eaton Rapids High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eaton Rapids High School rank in MI?
Eaton Rapids High School ranks #713 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Eaton Rapids High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eaton Rapids High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Eaton Rapids High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eaton Rapids High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Eaton Rapids High School a charter school?
No, Eaton Rapids High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eaton Rapids High School a Title I school?
No, Eaton Rapids High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eaton Rapids High School?
40.0% of students at Eaton 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
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (517) 663-2216
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48827)
- 16,070
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 48827; 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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