East Lansing High School

Summary:

East Lansing High School is a public high school serving 1,255 students in grades 9-12 in East Lansing, Michigan, which is part of the highly-ranked Okemos Public Schools district. This school consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 20% of Michigan high schools, with strong test scores, graduation rates, and a diverse student population.

East Lansing High School's academic performance is impressive, with the school ranking 80th out of 743 Michigan high schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students outperform the state and district averages on standardized tests like the M-Step and SAT. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 65.1% of 11th-graders were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to nearby schools like JW Sexton High School and Everett High School, which have significantly lower test scores.

East Lansing High School's diverse student population, with 57.13% White, 18.09% African American, 9.96% Hispanic, and 5.18% Asian students, is another strength. The school performs well across different student subgroups, though it could provide additional support for Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students. One area of concern is the rising chronic absenteeism rate, which increased from 16.3% in 2018-2019 to 27.2% in 2021-2022. Overall, East Lansing High School is a high-performing school that offers a strong academic experience for its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 509 Burcham Dr
       East Lansing, MI  48823-2750


(517) 333-7500

District: East Lansing School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,251 Help


Feeder schools for East Lansing High School:

Elementary:    Donley Elementary School
    Glencairn School
    Marble School
    Robert L Green Elementary
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Middle:    MacDonald Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  1,240

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.8%
African American:
19.1%
Hispanic:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Lansing High School ranks better than 89.2% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.22. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Lansing High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.8%), African American (19.1%), Hispanic (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Lansing High School is 21.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Lansing High School is $13,251.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Lansing High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Lansing High School 80th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See East Lansing High School in the ranking list.)

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East Lansing School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Lansing School District 114th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Lansing High School

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Rank History for all students at East Lansing High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 88.62 52nd 705 92.6%
2007 86.72 63rd 767 91.8%
2008 87.87 66th 750 91.2%
2009 89.96 51st 754 93.2%
2010 84.06 83rd 765 89.2%
2011 84.24 84th 784 89.3%
2012 90.48 54th 773 93.0%
2013 89.06 70th 805 91.3%
2014 90.52 52nd 799 93.5%
2015 94.02 31st 832 96.3%
2016 89.64 60th 852 93.0%
2017 86.60 80th 835 90.4%
2018 88.95 68th 824 91.7%
2019 88.95 65th 666 90.2%
2021 91.76 37th 561 93.4%
2022 81.89 93rd 531 82.5%
2023 85.14 86th 735 88.3%
2024 85.22 80th 743 89.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Lansing High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.61 12th 93 87.1%
2021 69.56 7th 24 70.8%
2022 59.73 15th 32 53.1%
2023 60.93 40th 110 63.6%
2024 56.37 36th 105 65.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Lansing High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.83 44th 102 56.9%
2024 89.83 2nd 43 95.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Lansing High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.41 41st 116 64.7%
2024 28.13 96th 130 26.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Lansing High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.66 186th 755 75.4%
2019 69.17 128th 532 75.9%
2021 88.03 35th 417 91.6%
2022 39.15 270th 369 26.8%
2023 68.99 152nd 614 75.2%
2024 69.82 147th 654 77.5%
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Rank History for Female students at East Lansing High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.92 98th 710 86.2%
2019 85.80 62nd 554 88.8%
2021 94.79 19th 462 95.9%
2022 66.49 140th 416 66.3%
2023 83.07 72nd 611 88.2%
2024 77.55 107th 619 82.7%
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Rank History for Male students at East Lansing High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.92 49th 707 93.1%
2019 87.56 57th 543 89.5%
2021 80.31 68th 472 85.6%
2022 86.50 57th 440 87.0%
2023 82.03 89th 611 85.4%
2024 87.04 64th 633 89.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at East Lansing High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.91 62nd 87 28.7%
2021 54.33 25th 42 40.5%
2022 10.03 28th 31 9.7%
2023 87.42 5th 63 92.1%
2024 36.29 49th 70 30.0%
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Rank History for African American students at East Lansing High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.59 24th 254 90.6%
2019 69.88 38th 147 74.1%
2021 84.73 10th 59 83.1%
2022 76.31 13th 51 74.5%
2023 78.51 24th 170 85.9%
2024 75.95 31st 188 83.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at East Lansing High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.96 34th 97 64.9%
2022 75.15 26th 83 68.7%
2023 45.98 97th 190 48.9%
2024 76.16 42nd 195 78.5%
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Rank History for White students at East Lansing High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.57 38th 708 94.6%
2019 95.75 19th 582 96.7%
2021 95.34 26th 516 95.0%
2022 90.49 50th 492 89.8%
2023 92.01 39th 647 94.0%
2024 93.18 34th 638 94.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Lansing High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1070 124 67 33 2 n/a n/a 0 1296
1989 1017 122 63 35 3 n/a n/a 0 1240
1990 987 128 67 31 0 n/a n/a 0 1213
1991 923 119 86 60 3 n/a n/a 0 1191
1992 940 118 98 51 0 n/a n/a 0 1207
1993 875 119 110 44 3 n/a n/a 0 1151
1994 900 144 97 38 3 n/a n/a 0 1182
1995 863 149 112 39 4 n/a n/a 0 1167
1996 863 149 112 39 4 n/a n/a 0 1167
1997 955 174 96 42 10 n/a n/a 0 1277
1998 882 176 102 41 4 n/a n/a 0 1205
1999 869 179 101 41 6 n/a n/a 0 1196
2000 872 177 92 48 7 n/a n/a 0 1196
2001 848 174 104 48 7 n/a n/a 0 1181
2002 860 188 115 42 8 n/a n/a 0 1213
2003 860 188 115 42 8 n/a n/a 0 1213
2004 814 176 109 53 6 n/a n/a 0 1158
2005 787 169 114 52 7 n/a n/a 20 1149
2006 747 197 116 66 6 n/a n/a 5 1137
2007 747 184 107 62 5 n/a n/a 23 1128
2008 738 217 99 70 9 n/a n/a 0 1133
2009 708 237 108 67 11 n/a n/a 0 1131
2010 723 253 90 63 11 n/a n/a 1 1141
2011 699 229 80 85 3 3 33 0 1132
2012 695 234 79 77 2 3 44 0 1134
2013 684 226 73 88 4 2 47 0 1124
2014 663 218 83 91 8 1 55 0 1119
2015 659 204 81 85 12 0 69 0 1110
2016 665 198 82 75 10 0 79 0 1109
2017 646 193 90 73 10 0 80 0 1092
2018 635 222 92 65 4 1 78 0 1097
2019 636 216 93 75 3 3 76 0 1102
2020 682 233 81 94 4 4 75 0 1173
2021 707 235 81 101 6 5 81 0 1216
2022 693 225 66 127 7 6 92 0 1216
2023 717 227 65 125 11 1 109 0 1255
2024 692 237 64 124 8 0 115 0 1240

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Lansing High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1296 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1240 n/a n/a 4.2
1990 1213 87.0 13.9 6.5
1991 1191 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1207 n/a n/a 7.8
1993 1151 n/a 0.0 6.5
1994 1182 62.6 18.9 6.4
1995 1167 67.1 17.4 9.3
1996 1167 67.1 17.4 9.3
1997 1277 69.0 18.5 10
1998 1205 63.0 19.1 9.5
1999 1196 64.0 18.7 9.4
2000 1196 70.0 17.1 10.3
2001 1181 68.1 17.3 9.3
2002 1213 66.8 18.2 11.7
2003 1213 66.8 18.2 11.7
2004 1158 62.2 18.6 15.9
2005 1149 63.5 18.1 13.9
2006 1137 62.2 18.3 19.1
2007 1128 62.7 18.0 20.3
2008 1133 60.9 18.6 19.2
2009 1131 63.3 17.9 23.3
2010 1141 61.4 18.5 28.5
2011 1132 57.1 19.8 25.5
2012 1134 55.5 20.4 27.7
2013 1124 58.2 19.2 28.9
2014 1119 57.3 19.5 28.3
2015 1110 55.0 20.1 28.2
2016 1109 54.0 20.5 29.4
2017 1092 53.6 20.3 28.8
2018 1097 53.7 20.4 31.7
2019 1102 53.8 20.4 29.9
2020 1173 53.8 21.7 30.3
2021 1216 53.3 22.8 34
2022 1216 55.6 21.8 31.4
2023 1255 56.5 22.2 34.5
2024 1240 58.3 21.2 35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Lansing High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1296 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1240 n/a n/a 4.2
1990 1213 87.0 13.9 6.5
1991 1191 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1207 n/a n/a 7.8
1993 1151 n/a 0.0 6.5
1994 1182 62.6 18.9 6.4
1995 1167 67.1 17.4 9.3
1996 1167 67.1 17.4 9.3
1997 1277 69.0 18.5 10
1998 1205 63.0 19.1 9.5
1999 1196 64.0 18.7 9.4
2000 1196 70.0 17.1 10.3
2001 1181 68.1 17.3 9.3
2002 1213 66.8 18.2 11.7
2003 1213 66.8 18.2 11.7
2004 1158 62.2 18.6 15.9
2005 1149 63.5 18.1 13.9
2006 1137 62.2 18.3 19.1
2007 1128 62.7 18.0 20.3
2008 1133 60.9 18.6 19.2
2009 1131 63.3 17.9 23.3
2010 1141 61.4 18.5 28.5
2011 1132 57.1 19.8 25.5
2012 1134 55.5 20.4 27.7
2013 1124 58.2 19.2 28.9
2014 1119 57.3 19.5 28.3
2015 1110 55.0 20.1 28.2
2016 1109 54.0 20.5 29.4
2017 1092 53.6 20.3 28.8
2018 1097 53.7 20.4 31.7
2019 1102 53.8 20.4 29.9
2020 1173 53.8 21.7 30.3
2021 1216 53.3 22.8 34
2022 1216 55.6 21.8 31.4
2023 1255 56.5 22.2 34.5
2024 1240 58.3 21.2 35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Lansing High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $288 (2.7%) $10,534 (97.3%) $10,822
2020 $346 (3.2%) $10,519 (96.8%) $10,866
2021 $795 (7.5%) $9,744 (92.4%) $10,540
2022 $1,248 (10.6%) $10,558 (89.4%) $11,806
2023 $1,144 (8.6%) $12,106 (91.4%) $13,251

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Lansing High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 65th of 666 High schoolsRanks 86th of 735 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (East Lansing High School)66.552.4
 14.1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (East Lansing School District)66.552.4
 14.1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (East Lansing High School)71.364.5
 6.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (East Lansing School District)71.364.5
 6.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (East Lansing High School)56.241.6
 14.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (East Lansing School District)56.241.6
 14.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11021255
 13.9%
African American216227
 5.1%
American Indian311
 266.7%
Asian9365
 30.1%
Hispanic75125
 66.7%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White636717
 12.7%
Two or More Races76109
 43.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.9%34.5%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Lansing High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,240 students attended East Lansing High School.

Students at East Lansing High School are 56% White, 19% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

East Lansing High School ranks 80th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

East Lansing High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Donley Elementary School
Elementary : Glencairn School
Elementary : Marble School
Elementary : Robert L Green Elementary
Elementary : Whitehills Elementary School
Middle : MacDonald Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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