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#686 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 22% in state

Zeeland East High School

High School · Zeeland Public Schools · Zeeland, MI

A high school in Zeeland, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3333 96TH AVE, Zeeland, MI 49464

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2021)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency54% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation26.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$15,223
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Zeeland East High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
2%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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

21.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Zeeland East 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average658/100K

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

$97,573

Median home value

$316,700

Median rent

$976/mo

College educated

35.2%

Homeownership

87.4%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
26.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
14 boys'·13 girls'·47 teams (incl. JV)·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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Venture AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.49–120.3 mi80Compare →
Zeeland West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–120.3 mi953Compare →
Icademy GlobalCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–122.0 mi227Compare →
InnocademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.1PK–122.0 mi267Compare →

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.

Zeeland Public Schools

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#9 of 12
District spending per student
$15,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Zeeland East High School

Zeeland East High School is a public high school in Zeeland, MI, part of Zeeland Public Schools, serving approximately 956 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zeeland East High School

What grades does Zeeland East High School serve?

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

How many students attend Zeeland East High School?

Zeeland East High School has an enrollment of approximately 956 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Zeeland East High School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Zeeland East High School rank in MI?

Zeeland East High School ranks #686 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Zeeland East High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Zeeland East High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Zeeland East High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zeeland East High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Zeeland East High School a charter school?

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

Is Zeeland East High School a Title I school?

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

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

21.3% of students at Zeeland East 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
956
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Ottawa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 49464)
29,738
Area average commute
17.7 min
Area median age
38.3
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 49464; 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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