Eastern High School

Eastern High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

2200 Pettis Ave NE, Ada, MI

Forest Hills Public Schools

3.7

2.2

767 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

Forest Hills Eastern Middle and High School are competitive public school options for local students. Located just outside Grand Rapids in Ada, Michigan, the stunning middle and high school building was dedicated in 2004. It offers students a modern and welcoming learning environment. Eastern Hawks can engage in several academic programs, including the Gifted Education Model, advanced placement courses and the Language Immersion Education program. These programs are just a small part of what makes Forest Hills Public Schools one of the largest and highest-rated school districts in Kent County. The Learners Initiative promotes individual potential, meaningful activities and productive lives in a global community. Accelerated learning opportunities are available for gifted students to continue to be challenged and grow. The Eastern High Hawks compete in over 20 sports across three seasons in the Ottawa-Kent Conference, including golf, tennis, water polo, football and competitive cheer. Middle school students can compete in cross country, volleyball, basketball, track and wrestling. Summer camps allow students to continue playing sports during summer break. Clubs and organizations allow students to practice real-world skills and take on leadership roles in the high school and community. Peer Listening, a student government, the National Honor Society and the vibrant Volunteer Program are just a few examples of the clubs available at Eastern High. Drama, choir, band and other performing arts add to the rich tapestry of talents and opportunities at this school just east of the Grand River.

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Amy Pallo

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Average SAT Score
1260

Average ACT Score
31

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
82%

Average GPA
3.7

Graduation Rate
95%

Academics

B+

Teachers

B+

College Prep

B-

Administration

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.7

Reading Proficiency

82%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

18:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.1%

College Prep

Average SAT

1260

Math

630

Verbal

630

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

67.2%

AP Math Enrollment

High

AP Science Enrollment

Very High

Other AP Enrollment

Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

Equity

College Readiness

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

231:1

Student Diversity

Male

53%

Female

47%

White

79.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

8.5%

Hispanic

4.5%

Two or more races

3.9%

Black

2.6%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#42 Best HS For Athletes in Michigan

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Michigan State University 210 Students

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 146 Students

Grand Valley State University 142 Students

Western Michigan University 71 Students

Central Michigan University 59 Students

Hope College 53 Students

Ferris State University 51 Students

Grand Rapids Community College 47 Students

Northern Michigan University 43 Students

Michigan Technological University 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

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

Business 90 Students

Psychology 35 Students

Marketing 27 Students

Finance 26 Students

Biology 25 Students

Nursing 22 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students

Computer Science 18 Students

Pre-Law Studies 16 Students

Environmental Science 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Senior

7/28/2022

Unique programs no other school around ours has like hawk teams and take the lead every other week once a week that help upperclassmen and underclassmen bond together.

3.0 NicheUser

8/24/2016

Not a huge amount of diversity, but not problematic

4.0 NicheUser

8/24/2016

Either a heavy workload or unchallenging courses.

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1.0 parent

3/2/2025

This school is not for the weak, if you plan to raise your kids to have the best of the best and do everything they can to fit in, then this is the school for you! Bullying runs rampant, no real consequences for fear of litigious families. They do NOT support a zero tolerance policy on physical viol...

2.0 parent

1/24/2019

Poor. This is a very white, religious district and many what to keep it this way.

2.0 parent

3/24/2016

Grew up in the Forest Hills system, Parent was a teacher in FHPS, teachers are all pretty good. The Administration in the high schools is dismal, especially if your kid is bullied and has any social issues. They WILL NOT help. Their answer seems to be teach the victim to deal and ignore the bullies....

1.0 other

5/19/2014

Worst school ever. Don't bring your child here . Bad teachers, annoying students, and an overall overrated school.

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Michigan Kent County Ada 49301

Eastern High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ada, MI, in the Forest Hills neighborhood, and is served by the Forest Hills Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 767 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Eastern High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 31. Discover additional schools in the area, like NorthPointe Christian School, Lighthouse Academy - Waalkes Campus, Fusion Global Academy, and more. Learn more about what Ada has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Eastern High School.

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