Is Eastern High School a good school?

Yes! Eastern High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 35 th of 743 Michigan high schools.

How many students attend Eastern High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 802 students attended Eastern High School.

What is the racial makeup of Eastern High School?

Students at Eastern High School are 80% White, 8% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools feed into Eastern High School?

Eastern High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Knapp Forest Elementary School Elementary : Orchard View Elementary School Middle : Eastern Middle School Middle : Goodwillie Environmental School

Eastern High School

Summary:

Eastern High School is a public high school located in Ada, MI, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 802 students. The school is part of the Forest Hills Public Schools district, which is ranked 15th out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Eastern High School has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating its strong academic performance and overall quality.

Eastern High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in various standardized test scores, with 81.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to 80.7% for the Forest Hills Public Schools district and 51.3% for the state of Michigan. The school also has a high four-year graduation rate of 99.4% and a low dropout rate of 0.0%, demonstrating its commitment to student success. Additionally, Eastern High School has a diverse student population, reflecting the broader community and providing a rich learning environment.

When compared to other high schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools district, Eastern High School generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. However, Central High School and Northern High School, also within the same district, have shown strong academic performance and are ranked highly within the state. Eastern High School's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $15,256 in the 2022-2023 school year, likely contributing to its overall academic excellence.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2200 Pettis Ave NE
Ada, MI 49301-9266

(616) 493-8830

District: Forest Hills Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
35^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,256

Feeder schools for Eastern High School:

Elementary:	Knapp Forest Elementary School
	Orchard View Elementary School
Middle:	Eastern Middle School
	Goodwillie Environmental School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 802

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.9%

Asian:

8.5%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eastern High School ranks better than 95.3% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Eastern High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.9%), Asian (8.5%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eastern High School is 19.8. 2 high schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Eastern High School employs 40.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eastern High School is $15,256. 2 high schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eastern High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern High School 35^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Eastern High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Forest Hills Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hills Public Schools 15^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Eastern High School

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Rank History for all students at Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	89.17	48^th	705	93.2%
2007	91.19	23^rd	767	97.0%
2008	95.12	8^th	750	98.9%
2009	93.69	18^th	754	97.6%
2010	93.51	6^th	765	99.2%
2011	93.17	10^th	784	98.7%
2012	96.80	15^th	773	98.1%
2013	96.85	17^th	805	97.9%
2014	93.28	36^th	799	95.5%
2015	77.48	165^th	832	80.2%
2016	94.01	35^th	852	95.9%
2017	91.48	45^th	835	94.6%
2018	94.31	35^th	824	95.8%
2019	97.54	11^th	666	98.3%
2021	90.92	41^st	561	92.7%
2022	96.15	24^th	531	95.5%
2023	97.19	15^th	735	98.0%
2024	93.89	35^th	743	95.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	63.47	62^nd	315	80.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	97.40	13^th	755	98.3%
2019	86.73	49^th	532	90.8%
2021	99.09	7^th	417	98.3%
2022	90.94	25^th	369	93.2%
2023	98.63	7^th	614	98.9%
2024	94.27	25^th	654	96.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	91.28	43^rd	710	93.9%
2019	97.58	5^th	554	99.1%
2021	93.32	25^th	462	94.6%
2022	92.97	24^th	416	94.2%
2023	96.55	15^th	611	97.5%
2024	94.11	28^th	619	95.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	94.96	18^th	707	97.5%
2019	96.38	12^th	543	97.8%
2021	82.55	61^st	472	87.1%
2022	96.81	17^th	440	96.1%
2023	96.65	15^th	611	97.5%
2024	91.06	44^th	633	93.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	75.99	28^th	87	67.8%
2021	58.80	20^th	42	52.4%
2023	80.19	16^th	63	74.6%
2024	54.81	38^th	70	45.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	74.50	28^th	83	66.3%
2024	78.76	36^th	195	81.5%

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Rank History for White students at Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	91.99	42^nd	708	94.1%
2019	96.52	15^th	582	97.4%
2021	89.97	45^th	516	91.3%
2022	96.25	16^th	492	96.7%
2023	95.94	23^rd	647	96.4%
2024	92.28	37^th	638	94.2%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Eastern High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	501	11	17	2	3	n/a	n/a	534
2006	682	24	30	16	6	n/a	n/a	758
2007	807	27	40	17	5	n/a	n/a	896
2008	880	28	47	18	6	n/a	n/a	979
2009	840	23	43	16	6	n/a	n/a	928
2010	862	18	42	17	3	n/a	n/a	942
2011	805	14	34	11	4	1	0	869
2012	758	19	42	21	3	1	5	849
2013	739	20	40	24	3	1	14	841
2014	673	20	51	28	3	2	30	807
2015	695	22	56	20	2	2	28	825
2016	689	24	54	12	2	2	26	809
2017	671	21	62	15	1	2	28	800
2018	673	23	58	16	1	1	32	804
2019	646	24	63	22	3	0	31	789
2020	638	18	68	30	1	0	36	791
2021	627	19	64	35	2	0	38	785
2022	655	21	67	41	1	0	34	819
2023	641	21	68	36	5	0	31	802

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 Eastern High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	534	31.3	17.1	6.2
2006	758	39.5	19.2	7.8
2007	896	46.6	19.2	8.4
2008	979	51.7	18.9	5.6
2009	928	49.6	18.7	7.3
2010	942	49.7	18.9	6.4
2011	869	44.6	19.4	7.5
2012	849	43.4	19.5	10.6
2013	841	42.3	19.8	11.1
2014	807	43.3	18.6	10.2
2015	825	46.0	17.9	8.7
2016	809	46.0	17.5	8
2017	800	41.2	19.3	6.9
2018	804	38.3	20.9	9.7
2019	789	38.0	20.7	10.8
2020	791	36.6	21.6	11.3
2021	785	36.4	21.5	12.6
2022	819	39.7	20.5	15.3
2023	802	40.4	19.8	15.2

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 Eastern High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	534	31.3	17.1	6.2
2006	758	39.5	19.2	7.8
2007	896	46.6	19.2	8.4
2008	979	51.7	18.9	5.6
2009	928	49.6	18.7	7.3
2010	942	49.7	18.9	6.4
2011	869	44.6	19.4	7.5
2012	849	43.4	19.5	10.6
2013	841	42.3	19.8	11.1
2014	807	43.3	18.6	10.2
2015	825	46.0	17.9	8.7
2016	809	46.0	17.5	8
2017	800	41.2	19.3	6.9
2018	804	38.3	20.9	9.7
2019	789	38.0	20.7	10.8
2020	791	36.6	21.6	11.3
2021	785	36.4	21.5	12.6
2022	819	39.7	20.5	15.3
2023	802	40.4	19.8	15.2

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 Eastern High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$426 (3.7%)	$11,184 (96.3%)	$11,610
2020	$300 (2.6%)	$11,421 (97.4%)	$11,721
2021	$738 (5.7%)	$12,142 (94.3%)	$12,880
2022	$815 (5.8%)	$13,270 (94.2%)	$14,085
2023	$732 (4.8%)	$14,524 (95.2%)	$15,256

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eastern 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 11^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 15^th of 735 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Eastern High School)	78.3	63.6	14.7%
11th Grade Social Studies (Forest Hills Public Schools)	74.8	59.3	15.5%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Eastern High School)	84.1	79.9	4.2%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Forest Hills Public Schools)	82.9	80.7	2.2%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Eastern High School)	70.9	67.4	3.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hills Public Schools)	67.1	67.8	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	789	802	1.6%
African American	24	21	12.5%
American Indian	3	5	66.7%
Asian	63	68	7.9%
Hispanic	22	36	63.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	646	641	0.8%
Two or More Races	31	31
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.8%	15.2%	4.4%

Schools Near Eastern High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eastern High School	Public	9-12	2200 Pettis Ave NE	Ada	49301	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8830	802	40	19.8	15.2%	641 (79.9%)	21 (2.6%)	36 (4.5%)	68 (8.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.9%)	93.9	35^th of 743 public high schools	95.3%		97.2	15^th of 735 public high schools	98.0%	20	81.4	61.9	53.0	62.3	$15,256	$732	$14,524
Northern High School	Public	9-12	3801 Leonard St NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8600	1,134	59	19.0	16.5%	830 (73.2%)	76 (6.7%)	63 (5.6%)	111 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.8%)	93.5	39^th of 743 public high schools	94.8%		92.8	37^th of 735 public high schools	95.0%	2	75.8	56.0	61.8	56.1	$15,550	$484	$15,065
Forest Hills Transition Center	Public	12	3787 Leonard St NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8685	21	2	10.5	23.8%	18 (85.7%)	1 (4.8%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)					$20,162	$10,422	$9,740
Kent Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1655 E Beltline Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 364-8421	0	61	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
MySchoolKent	Public	6-12	1655 E Beltline Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 447-5680	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northview Next Career Center	Public	9-12	3801 E Beltline Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Northview Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 361-7396	30	2	13.3	70.0%	18 (60.0%)	8 (26.7%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)								(n/a)			36.4		$22,866	$828	$22,037
Kent Education CenterBeltline	Public	9-12	1606 Leffingwell Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4760	46	11	4.1	69.6%	22 (47.8%)	14 (30.4%)	5 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.9%)								(n/a)
Central High School	Public	9-12	5901 Hall St SE	Grand Rapids	49546	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8700	1,053	50	21.0	13.7%	864 (82.1%)	23 (2.2%)	42 (4.0%)	76 (7.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.4%)	98.9	6^th of 743 public high schools	99.2%		93	36^th of 735 public high schools	95.1%	30	85.2	68.2	73.2	73.8	$14,704	$888	$13,815
Northview Next Learning Center	Public, Virtual	9-12	5365 Plainfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Northview Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(616) 361-7396	91	1	130.0	68.1%	56 (61.5%)	14 (15.4%)	11 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.9%)	37.5	451^st of 743 public high schools	39.3%					(n/a)	44.4		28.6	28.6	$8,269	$2,899	$5,369
Northview High School	Public	9-12	4451 Hunsberger Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Northview Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 363-4857	1,092	56	19.6	43.7%	778 (71.2%)	104 (9.5%)	98 (9.0%)	18 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (8.3%)	72.9	160^th of 743 public high schools	78.5%		74.5	154^th of 735 public high schools	79.0%	6	57.0	32.5	51.6	47.2	$13,981	$1,527	$12,454

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