- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
East Grand Rapids High School
Federal NCES profile for East Grand Rapids High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261248004961
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Grand Rapids High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Grand Rapids High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Grand Rapids High School ranks #4 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261248004961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
East Grand Rapids High School held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 261248004961 · Grand Rapids, MI High · MID · TRAD
908 enr · 19.3:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: East Grand Rapids Middle School (710 students)
East Grand Rapids High School held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
East Grand Rapids High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Grand Rapids High School
908 students
- East Grand Rap
East Grand Rapids Middle School
710 students
- Wealthy School
Wealthy School
462 students
- Lakeside Schoo
Lakeside School
453 students
- Breton Downs S
Breton Downs School
451 students
What this shows East Grand Rapids High School reports 908 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Grand Rapids High School compares
East Grand Rapids High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 85% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 908 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
908
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,738
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, East Grand Rapids High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
District finance for East Grand Rapids Public Schools reports $12,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Grand Rapids High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Rapids Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wealthy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Breton Downs School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Grand Rapids High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Standard public school
635 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Standard public school
600 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Innovation Central High
Standard public school
386 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Alternative education program
218 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nextech High School
Standard public school
144 students 24:1 students per teacher
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Alternative education program
99 students 33:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~908 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Grand Rapids High School
How many students attend East Grand Rapids High School?
East Grand Rapids High School has 908 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 914 (2022-23) → 874 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Grand Rapids High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Grand Rapids High School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Grand Rapids High School?
8.0% of students at East Grand Rapids High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Grand Rapids High School?
The largest demographic group at East Grand Rapids High School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Grand Rapids High School?
East Grand Rapids High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Grand Rapids High School rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, East Grand Rapids High School ranks #4 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in East Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides East Grand Rapids High School, East Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates East Grand Rapids Middle School (710 students), Wealthy School (462 students), and Lakeside School (453 students). See the East Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.