Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Public School0
East Grand Rapids Public Schools

East Grand Rapids High School

#3 in Best Public High Schools in Grand Rapids Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 192 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      C
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      A
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
    View Full Report Card
    East Grand Rapids High School is a top rated, public school located in Grand Rapids, MI. It has 1,011 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 68% of students are at least proficient in math and 89% in reading.
    About East Grand Rapids High School...
    School District
    East Grand Rapids Public Schools
    View Nearby Homes
    Address
    2211 Lake Dr SE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49506
    Telephone
    (616) 235-7555
    Website
    egrhs.egrps.org
    Work Here? Claim Your School

    East Grand Rapids High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    89%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    68%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1260
    153 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    191 responses
    AP Enrollment
    22%
    Niche College Admissions Calculator
    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    Do You Work at East Grand Rapids High School? Claim Your School Today!
    Claim your free account to keep your school's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.
    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Median Household Income
    $125,180
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,489
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $325,500
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.14 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.14 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 52 responses
    Report
    • Football games
      27%
    • Spirit week
      23%
    • Any athletic event and Healthy High
      17%
    • Musical
      12%
    • Attending dances with friends
      10%
    • Senior Retreat
      6%
    • Homecoming
      2%

    Students

    Diversity
    C
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,011
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    3%
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.16 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.16 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.16 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    21:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $71,346
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0%
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.29 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.29 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.29 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $14,701/ year
    National
    $12,239
    87%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.30 responses
    47%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.30 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.30 responses
    Schools like East Grand Rapids High School
    More

    East Grand Rapids High School Reviews

    192 reviews
    All Categories
    East Grand Rapids High School, a school exalted for excellence and academics, is defamed and denounced inaccurately and unfairly time and time again from underachieving, impudent students.

    "Though the school projects an image of excellence, it fails to meet all if the ideals and expectations that it has set for itself in a multitude of ways," another student wrote. I, and countless well-respected colleagues of mine disagree wholeheartedly. The school accommodates a lust for rigor much more than it aides the 'autopilot' students. Excellence, in this situation, is only as high as its, well, least excellent students - and, in this case, some aspects of the review are, in fact, true.

    Other reviews don't do the institution justice. Many negative reviews state simply negative aspects of the school without support. I, for one, have never experienced most of these negative yields - and the school is small enough where there should be a consensus.
    Start Your Review of East Grand Rapids High School
    Rate It!
    East is a very tight knit community where everybody knows everybody. This Had it’s benefits and downsides. If you have a bad rap, everybody will catch ears and you’ll probably have a hard time integrating and shaking a reputation. From my experience, people are pretty nosey and parents have way too much of a voice in athletics. But, athletics are absolutely a huge part of the culture and are absolutely competitive/successful year in and year out. Academics are top notch and definitely prepared me for college. The student body isn’t very diverse at all. My experience was alright but the community has definitely changed quite a bit since my graduation. Personally believe the younger families moving in are much more pretentious. Just depends on what kind of culture you want to exposure your family to.
    East Grand Rapids High School is a perfect example of the American suburban high school, from the outside. On the inside, it is a mismanaged, ill-organized, and hostile environment, and I would take great pity upon anyone who would be forced to incorporate into the school's culture and society. Though the school projects an image of excellence, it fails to meet all if the ideals and expectations that it has set for itself in a multitude of ways. In every sense of the word, this high school is a failure. It fails to meet the expectations that it has set for itself, and in truth is a paradoxical image to that of the image as which it is often portrayed. It's operational, and logistical systems function as well as a madhouse, and it needs to be restructured to the greatest extent possible.