East Lansing High School

East Lansing High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
509 Burcham Dr,  East Lansing, MI
East Lansing School District
3.9
2.7
1,216 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Andrew Wells
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
80.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
408:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
57.1%
Black
18.1%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#45 Best HS For Athletes in Michigan
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 618 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 387 Students
Central Michigan University 159 Students
Lansing Community College 144 Students
Grand Valley State University 134 Students
Western Michigan University 130 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 89 Students
Ferris State University 87 Students
Wayne State University 83 Students
Eastern Michigan University 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 94 Students
Psychology 78 Students
Biology 73 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 71 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Computer Science 57 Students
Political Science and Government 57 Students
Environmental Science 47 Students
Engineering 45 Students
Pre-Law Studies 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 219 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/11/2025
Overall I had a pretty decent high school experience. My worst experience was when a student brought a weapon to school and we had to be locked down. We actually had several lock downs which was pretty scary. I'd like to see more support from the staff. Some teachers are great. The food options definitely need to improve, hopefully that will change.
5.0 Senior
12/26/2024
My experience has generally been amazing. My school is very inclusive and geared towards pushing people forwards. However, I do still see many students falling behind, and I think my school could do a better job of focusing on helping those students succeed.
4.0 Junior
7/22/2024
I've generally enjoyed my experience at East Lansing and have made some significant connections with teachers and staff there. An unpleasant element of the school would be the experience of school threats and violence.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 12 Reviews
1.0 student
8/6/2024
This is the worst school in the area. They lock their PUBLIC track from the community. I would get if there is a game or some type of school event going on but it is literally empty when they lock it. They give a very narrow time when the public can use it and it is never actually unlocked during th...
5.0 parent
11/14/2013
Great school! My kids are very prepared for college and the sports programs are excellent.
1.0 student
10/13/2013
I hated this school. They heavily discriminated against me because I'm a slightly overweight male. If you were a slightly overweight girl, there were no problems. Nobody should have to suffer so much for a few extra pounds!!
1.0 student
4/20/2013
Terrible. It's supposed to be the one of the best schools in Michigan. However, I guess a good education consists of 7 hours of fill in the blanks homework every day. The math department has declined since I was here and the teachers just read out of the book and can't answer simple questions. At th...

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East Lansing High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in East Lansing, MI, in the East Lansing neighborhood, and is served by the East Lansing School District in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 1,216 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. East Lansing High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $364,860. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eastern High School, Lansing Catholic High School, Ingham ISD ASD Programs, and more. Learn more about what East Lansing has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near East Lansing High School.

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