- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ada, MI
Eastern High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261461001662
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Ada · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ada, MI.
School address
District: Forest Hills Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261461001662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Eastern High School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 261461001662 · Ada, MI High · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 19.2:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High School (1,088 students)
Eastern High School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Eastern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High School
1,088 students
- Central High S
Central High School
999 students
- This school
Eastern High School
768 students
- Eastern Middle
Eastern Middle School
528 students
- Northern Trail
Northern Trails 56 School
520 students
- Knapp Forest E
Knapp Forest Elementary School
520 students
What this shows Eastern High School reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern High School compares
Eastern 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 77% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,433
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Eastern High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Forest Hills Public Schools reports $14,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Trails 56 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knapp Forest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern High School
How many students attend Eastern High School?
Eastern High School has 768 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ada, MI. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern High School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern High School?
12.3% of students at Eastern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern High School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Ada, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern High School?
Eastern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Eastern High School rank among public schools in Ada?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ada, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ada on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Hills Public Schools?
Besides Eastern High School, Forest Hills Public Schools also operates Northern High School (1,088 students), Central High School (999 students), and Eastern Middle School (528 students). See the Forest Hills Public Schools district page for the complete list.