East Grand Rapids High School is one of the most competitive and high-achieving high schools in the Grand Rapids area. Students score well above average in math and reading state test scores and have earned many athletic state championships. A broad range of clubs and extracurricular activities help prepare students for college and careers.
The motto of the East Grand Rapids Public School District is “A Tradition of Excellence.” East Grand Rapids High has continued that tradition since it was first established in 1917. Students can take part in drama, visual arts and music in competitive and non-competitive events.
East Grand Rapids High School also has a history of student organizations and community involvement. Robotics Club, Key Club and the National Honor Society are just a few of the organizations that promote leadership and community-minded skills.
The Pioneer athletics program includes a broad range of individual and team sports, including swimming, golf, cross country, baseball, volleyball, basketball and football. As a Division A school, it competes in the Ottawa-Kent Conference. This highly rated high school is situated in central East Grand Rapids near popular Gaslight Village and Reeds Lake.
East Grand Rapids High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2211 Lake Dr SE,
Grand Rapids, MI
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Craig Weigel
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
98%
Niche Grade
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B-
B-
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B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
69.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
314:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
81.7%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic
5.6%
Black
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Native American
<1%
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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
327 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
306 Students
Grand Valley State University
123 Students
Western Michigan University
98 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
67 Students
Northwestern University
61 Students
Central Michigan University
59 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington
53 Students
Ferris State University
52 Students
Hope College
52 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
142 Students
Psychology
73 Students
Political Science and Government
63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
62 Students
Biology
60 Students
Engineering
34 Students
Economics
34 Students
Finance
32 Students
Nursing
30 Students
Marketing
29 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/10/2024
I have a rocky history with the school and its district. With some terrible teachers who do terrible things. But there are amazing people, athletics, classes, and clubs. They have a tendency to disregard general student safety concerns in way to cover themselves up with a better look. But other than that they are a great school.
6/2/2022
I just finished my sophmore year here at East Grand Rapids High School. I have been in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools District since 2014. I value the amount of oppertunitys we are given but the lack of diversity is troubling. Our Music and Arts department does not get near the same attention the sports department does. Our administration is ok at hadling situations, but could be better. I feel that the acidemics here are spectacular and the collage readiness is on point.
3/29/2022
Experienced staff, well-connected. The faculty at this school -- both temporary and permanent -- are brilliant and kind educators; furthermore, each and every one of them has enormous and stupendous talent.... I could not have asked for a better education.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/28/2019
The school truly maintains their revered excellence, despite contrary opinions. Room for growth is always there - whether you take AP, IB, Honors, or regular courses. There are various class-strings (i.e. journalism, world history, arts) that support all types of students.The only faults that may be...
5/1/2019
One of the teachers there (no longer there but represents the culture) was the meanest adult I have ever met. In my sheltered life, grown-ups are usually not so rude and disrespectful.
11/21/2015
I came to Live in East Grand Rapids because I wanted my child to go to a good school. I was insulted by the secretary because I could not make the day to pick up school schedules since I have to work. I was asked if I lived in East GR as if I could not afford to live there. My child is being bullyed...
10/7/2015
As a former student and a current parent, I'm thrilled with the EGR schools. I was more than prepared for college when I attended and tested out of all Freshman requirements because the teachers had prepared me so well. When we moved back to East as an adult it was for the schools and we could not b...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About East Grand Rapids
List Price Range
$157K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
43
Average Home Value
$314,689
Median Lot Size
16,988 Sq Ft
% Renters
47%
Household Income
$77,329
% of College Grads
39.2%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,878 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Ottawa Hills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Remington Park
John Collins Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Lake
Hodenpyl Woods
- Lake
- Trails
- Nature Center
Waterfront Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Manhattan Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
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