A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Readiness
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B-
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Address
509 Burcham Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
Telephone
(517) 333-7500
Website
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East Lansing High School Rankings

Niche ranks over 14,000 public high schools based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
74%
Percent Proficient - Math
50%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1240
54 responses
Average ACT
28
101 responses
AP Enrollment
24%
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Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
95%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.19 responses
Poll
84%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.19 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 61 responses
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  • Collage
    25%
  • Homecoming week
    18%
  • School Plays
    13%
  • Football Friday Nights
    11%
  • School Art Shows
    11%
  • Top Scholar Ceremony
    7%
  • Marching band
    5%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,110
Free or Reduced Lunch
28%
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.27 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.27 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.27 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
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Teachers in First/Second Year
4.9%
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.32 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.32 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.32 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$11,649/ year
National
$11,890
84%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.38 responses
55%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.38 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.38 responses

East Lansing High School Reviews

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The majority of the teachers in attendance at East Lansing High school are passionate about the subject which they are teaching and are willing to work with struggling students during lunches and after school to ensure that they understand the material. However, a handful of teachers are not so hard working and make classes more difficult than is necessary. Both the athletic programs as well as clubs and organizations are plentiful and mostly well organized. The building itself is clean and well-kept.
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I really enjoyed the 10 years that I attended the East Lansing Public School District. I attended Donley Elementary, then Whitehills Elementary, then MacDonald Middle School, then East Lansing High School. Overall ELPS is an accepting place and we have some of the best teachers around. The schools could be more involved and interconnected with one another, but I never felt left out of any community events. I think ELHS prepared me well for college and gave me plenty of opportunities to grow as a person and student and I wouldn't change my school experiences for anything. I can't imagine my life without attending the East Lansing Public School system and I have plenty of positive things to say about it.
East Lansing High School is an academically strong learning environment with some stellar classes. ELHS offers an incredible variety of AP classes, and more than adequately prepares students for college or university. The friendly environment is very welcoming, and the student body is quite diverse.