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.
Eastern High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2200 Pettis Ave NE,
Ada, MI
Forest Hills Public Schools
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%
Niche Grade
A
B+
B+
B-
B
B
A
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
19
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
GreatSchools Rating
9
Source: GreatSchools
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%
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
Niche Reviews
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.
8/24/2016
Not a huge amount of diversity, but not problematic
8/24/2016
Either a heavy workload or unchallenging courses.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
1/24/2019
Poor. This is a very white, religious district and many what to keep it this way.
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....
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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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.