East Grand Rapids High School
- Public
- GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Public School
East Grand Rapids High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- GRAND RAPIDS, MI
- Rating 3.9 out of 5 209 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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East Grand Rapids High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
89%
Percent Proficient - Math
73%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1270
282 responses
Average ACT
30
239 responses
AP Enrollment
31%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A
Median Household Income
$145,000
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,636
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$409,200
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 15 responsesPoll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 15 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
932
Free or Reduced Lunch
7%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 17 responses59%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 17 responses100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 17 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$67,616
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 30 responses83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 30 responses87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 30 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$12,764 / year
National
$12,23987%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 31 responses48%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 31 responses87%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 31 responsesSimilar Schools
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East Grand Rapids High School Reviews
Rating 3.9 out of 5 209 reviews
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While it's trumpeted as this wonderful school with limitless opportunities, the school board consistently neglects areas like the arts, drama, and even robotics. The administration communicates next to nothing to the staff, which leads teachers to rely on the students for important information. There is next to no diversity among staff and students, leading to an environment that is insensitive to topics like race, ethnicity, and identity. Many of the non-white students feel uncomfortable or targeted by many people within the school. In addition to this, students are worked to the bone trying to achieve high grades and GPAs, an unreasonable expectation set on them by parents and peers. There is little to no attention focused on student mental health which creates an environment that does not allow students to express frustration, anxiety, or burnout for fear of being invalidated or told to just do the work anyway.
East Grand Rapids has been a roller-coaster experience. There is many pros and cons of attending this high school- some which either make or break the school. For instance, some pros would include the standard of rigor in all of the academia at the High School along with the moderate sized classrooms. Another pro is the resources available for students to fund clubs and activities through PTO and the EGRSF foundation or access help through there counselor. East also has many back draws. An emphasis is placed on sports at EGR and there is pressure to play in college and the coaches generally ask for “private” training sessions that cost additional money. The social environment at East is very simple- your either in the circle or out of the circle. Having spent time in both, I can tell you that a new culture needs to be built for the students to thrive in academia, activities, sports, and social life. The common problem is you typically can only find time to do 1/4.
I just finished my sophmore year here at East Grand Rapids High School. I have been in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools District since 2014. I value the amount of oppertunitys we are given but the lack of diversity is troubling. Our Music and Arts department does not get near the same attention the sports department does. Our administration is ok at hadling situations, but could be better. I feel that the acidemics here are spectacular and the collage readiness is on point.