Zeeland East High School

Summary:

Zeeland East High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Zeeland, Michigan, with a student population of 973. The school is part of the Zeeland Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Zeeland East High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 92.6% to 97.2% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also maintains low dropout rates, between 0.9% to 3.0%, well below the state average. While chronic absenteeism is still a concern, Zeeland East's rates have been lower than the state average, ranging from 10.2% to 19.5%. Academically, the school's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, where they have scored 10-15 percentage points higher than the state average. Zeeland East also has a more diverse student population compared to surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students.

Compared to nearby schools, Zeeland East High School performs well, outpacing Zeeland West High School and Venture Academy in graduation rates, dropout rates, and academic performance. However, it lags behind the highly-ranked Hudsonville High School in the nearby Hudsonville Public School District. Zeeland East's performance is relatively strong across different student subgroups, but its Hispanic and special education students perform less well compared to the state. The school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, which may have contributed to its academic success, though its student-teacher ratio of 17.6 is higher than some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3333 96th Ave
       Zeeland, MI  49464-9721


(616) 748-3100

District: Zeeland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,606 Help


Feeder schools for Zeeland East High School:

Elementary:    Adams Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Woodbridge Elementary School
Middle:    Cityside Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  973

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.1%
Hispanic:
14.6%
Asian:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.3% Help


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Compare Details Zeeland East High School ranks better than 84.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.11. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Zeeland East 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 (76.1%), Hispanic (14.6%), Asian (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Zeeland Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zeeland East High School is 17.6, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Zeeland Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zeeland East High School is $14,606. 1 high schools in the Zeeland Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zeeland East High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Zeeland East High School 115th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Zeeland East High School in the ranking list.)

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Zeeland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Zeeland Public Schools 74th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Zeeland East High School

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Rank History for all students at Zeeland East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.06 154th 705 78.2%
2007 77.83 152nd 767 80.2%
2008 85.09 93rd 750 87.6%
2009 78.28 156th 754 79.3%
2010 81.86 112th 765 85.4%
2011 81.38 118th 784 84.9%
2012 83.28 106th 773 86.3%
2013 78.61 142nd 805 82.4%
2014 83.97 97th 799 87.9%
2015 89.63 64th 832 92.3%
2016 84.89 100th 852 88.3%
2017 85.69 91st 835 89.1%
2018 85.96 88th 824 89.3%
2019 71.63 167th 666 74.9%
2021 68.24 128th 561 77.2%
2022 76.80 112th 531 78.9%
2023 81.49 112th 735 84.8%
2024 80.11 115th 743 84.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Zeeland East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.34 27th 105 74.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Zeeland East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.87 69th 315 78.1%
2023 34.85 75th 116 35.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zeeland East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.03 91st 755 87.9%
2019 61.77 169th 532 68.2%
2021 57.34 159th 417 61.9%
2022 75.55 90th 369 75.6%
2023 63.59 187th 614 69.5%
2024 68.38 155th 654 76.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Zeeland East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.95 67th 710 90.6%
2019 70.21 138th 554 75.1%
2021 69.87 102nd 462 77.9%
2022 71.78 116th 416 72.1%
2023 71.71 132nd 611 78.4%
2024 79.83 93rd 619 85.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Zeeland East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.94 119th 707 83.2%
2019 63.29 186th 543 65.7%
2021 56.32 170th 472 64.0%
2022 73.66 109th 440 75.2%
2023 82.41 88th 611 85.6%
2024 73.25 140th 633 77.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Zeeland East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.31 50th 87 42.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Zeeland East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.90 67th 201 66.7%
2019 45.85 48th 97 50.5%
2022 71.65 30th 83 63.9%
2023 42.70 103rd 190 45.8%
2024 46.76 99th 195 49.2%
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Rank History for White students at Zeeland East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.13 93rd 708 86.9%
2019 71.55 138th 582 76.3%
2021 65.11 138th 516 73.3%
2022 69.92 142nd 492 71.1%
2023 83.59 80th 647 87.6%
2024 79.09 97th 638 84.8%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Zeeland East High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 759 0 14 19 0 n/a n/a -6 786
1989 732 1 19 17 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1990 777 1 18 18 0 n/a n/a -3 811
1991 752 3 19 21 0 n/a n/a 1 796
1992 804 5 22 29 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1993 855 4 26 34 0 n/a n/a 0 919
1994 900 4 29 35 1 n/a n/a 0 969
1995 1046 4 24 41 0 n/a n/a 0 1115
1996 1046 4 24 41 0 n/a n/a 0 1115
1997 1119 4 16 40 1 n/a n/a 0 1180
1998 862 4 11 27 0 n/a n/a 0 904
1999 1228 4 30 55 3 n/a n/a 0 1320
2000 1251 4 36 62 3 n/a n/a 0 1356
2001 1304 6 30 74 15 n/a n/a 0 1429
2002 1413 10 58 94 4 n/a n/a 0 1579
2003 1413 10 58 94 4 n/a n/a 0 1579
2004 1360 16 65 107 4 n/a n/a 0 1552
2005 1360 18 74 105 5 n/a n/a 0 1562
2006 752 39 87 0 3 n/a n/a 0 881
2007 765 20 49 60 2 n/a n/a 3 899
2008 822 19 49 64 3 n/a n/a 1 958
2009 893 23 50 71 4 n/a n/a 3 1044
2010 917 30 51 59 1 n/a n/a 2 1060
2011 911 21 40 75 2 0 22 0 1071
2012 892 24 44 66 1 0 27 0 1054
2013 889 17 49 95 0 0 33 0 1083
2014 827 13 51 100 0 0 37 0 1028
2015 792 16 54 95 1 1 27 0 986
2016 770 14 56 89 1 1 22 0 953
2017 756 20 59 96 1 1 19 0 952
2018 733 14 49 110 1 1 23 0 931
2019 734 9 46 105 0 0 23 0 917
2020 741 8 39 112 0 0 27 0 927
2021 712 7 43 119 0 0 27 0 908
2022 739 14 39 134 0 0 36 0 962
2023 740 12 42 142 2 0 35 0 973

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 Zeeland East High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 786 n/a n/a n/a
1989 769 n/a n/a 1.4
1990 811 48.0 16.8 1.1
1991 796 n/a n/a n/a
1992 860 n/a n/a n/a
1993 919 n/a 0.0 3.7
1994 969 47.4 20.4 0.5
1995 1115 57.2 19.5 0
1996 1115 57.2 19.5 0
1997 1180 55.0 21.5 2.1
1998 904 68.0 13.3 2
1999 1320 67.0 19.7 1.9
2000 1356 66.9 20.3 2.9
2001 1429 69.8 20.5 4.5
2002 1579 6.0 263.2 5.6
2003 1579 6.0 263.2 5.6
2004 1552 44.1 35.2 5.8
2005 1562 42.0 37.2 8.1
2006 881 48.4 18.2 12.3
2007 899 43.2 20.8 10.9
2008 958 43.3 22.1 12.6
2009 1044 46.7 22.4 14.5
2010 1060 48.1 22.0 19.3
2011 1071 47.3 22.6 17.9
2012 1054 47.6 22.1 18.8
2013 1083 49.4 21.9 16.7
2014 1028 50.7 20.2 17.6
2015 986 52.0 18.9 15.8
2016 953 54.0 17.6 15.1
2017 952 50.2 18.9 16.5
2018 931 50.4 18.4 18.2
2019 917 53.0 17.3 19.3
2020 927 48.9 18.9 22.4
2021 908 50.3 18.0 19.6
2022 962 50.9 18.8 18.8
2023 973 55.0 17.6 22.3

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 Zeeland East High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 786 n/a n/a n/a
1989 769 n/a n/a 1.4
1990 811 48.0 16.8 1.1
1991 796 n/a n/a n/a
1992 860 n/a n/a n/a
1993 919 n/a 0.0 3.7
1994 969 47.4 20.4 0.5
1995 1115 57.2 19.5 0
1996 1115 57.2 19.5 0
1997 1180 55.0 21.5 2.1
1998 904 68.0 13.3 2
1999 1320 67.0 19.7 1.9
2000 1356 66.9 20.3 2.9
2001 1429 69.8 20.5 4.5
2002 1579 6.0 263.2 5.6
2003 1579 6.0 263.2 5.6
2004 1552 44.1 35.2 5.8
2005 1562 42.0 37.2 8.1
2006 881 48.4 18.2 12.3
2007 899 43.2 20.8 10.9
2008 958 43.3 22.1 12.6
2009 1044 46.7 22.4 14.5
2010 1060 48.1 22.0 19.3
2011 1071 47.3 22.6 17.9
2012 1054 47.6 22.1 18.8
2013 1083 49.4 21.9 16.7
2014 1028 50.7 20.2 17.6
2015 986 52.0 18.9 15.8
2016 953 54.0 17.6 15.1
2017 952 50.2 18.9 16.5
2018 931 50.4 18.4 18.2
2019 917 53.0 17.3 19.3
2020 927 48.9 18.9 22.4
2021 908 50.3 18.0 19.6
2022 962 50.9 18.8 18.8
2023 973 55.0 17.6 22.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Zeeland East High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $758 (6.7%) $10,622 (93.3%) $11,380
2020 $812 (7.2%) $10,395 (92.8%) $11,207
2021 $1,150 (9.4%) $11,049 (90.6%) $12,199
2022 $1,078 (8.5%) $11,594 (91.5%) $12,672
2023 $1,006 (6.9%) $13,600 (93.1%) $14,606

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Zeeland East 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 167th of 666 High schoolsRanks 112th of 735 High schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Zeeland East High School)50.558.7
 8.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Zeeland Public Schools)54.655.3
 0.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Zeeland East High School)61.764
 2.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Zeeland Public Schools)6162.4
 1.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Zeeland East High School)48.141
 7.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Zeeland Public Schools)46.939.1
 7.8%
   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 Students917973
 6.1%
African American912
 33.3%
American Indian02
Asian4642
 8.7%
Hispanic105142
 35.2%
Pacific Islander00
White734740
 0.8%
Two or More Races2335
 52.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.3%22.3%
 3%


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Zeeland East High School ranks 115th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Zeeland East High School are 76% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Zeeland East High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Adams Elementary School
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary : Woodbridge Elementary School
Middle : Cityside Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 973 students attended Zeeland East High 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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