Enrollment
908
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261248004961
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Grand Rapids High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Grand Rapids High School
East Grand Rapids High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 908 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.0% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 908 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 115 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Grand Rapids's high schools, it stands alongside Grand River Preparatory High School (635 students): East Grand Rapids High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 21.2:1).
East Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates East Grand Rapids Middle School (710 students) and Wealthy School (462 students) alongside East Grand Rapids High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Grand Rapids High School compares
East Grand Rapids High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,566
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Grand Rapids Public Schools, which includes East Grand Rapids High School.
$11,566
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 59.3%
Federal 3.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~908 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on East Grand Rapids High School's federal record.
- Compare East Grand Rapids High School against another school. Compare schools
- East Grand Rapids Public Schools's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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.
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Grand Rapids High School a good school?
East Grand Rapids High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.