Enrollment
624
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eastpointe, MI
Eastpointe High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastpointe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261245004950
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastpointe High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Eastpointe · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastpointe High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastpointe High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Eastpointe, MI.
School address
District: Eastpointe Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261245004950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastpointe High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastpointe High School
Eastpointe High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Eastpointe, Michigan, enrolling 624 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 624 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 326 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #30, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 270 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 624 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Eastpointe Community Schools also operates Forest Park Elementary School (356 students) and Pleasantview Elementary School (311 students) alongside Eastpointe 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 Eastpointe High School compares
Eastpointe 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 247 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
African American 82.4%
White 7.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Eastpointe High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastpointe Community Schools, which includes Eastpointe High School.
$14,332
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 46.5%
Federal 25.7%
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 Eastpointe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasantview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastpointe Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crescentwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastpointe High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~624 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastpointe High School
How many students attend Eastpointe High School?
Eastpointe High School has 624 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eastpointe, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastpointe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastpointe High School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastpointe High School?
75.4% of students at Eastpointe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastpointe High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastpointe High School is African American at 82.4% of enrollment, in Eastpointe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastpointe High School?
Eastpointe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastpointe High School rank among public schools in Eastpointe?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastpointe High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Eastpointe, 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 Eastpointe on the city page.
Is Eastpointe High School a good school?
Eastpointe High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Eastpointe Community Schools?
Besides Eastpointe High School, Eastpointe Community Schools also operates Forest Park Elementary School (356 students), Pleasantview Elementary School (311 students), and Eastpointe Middle School (295 students). See the Eastpointe Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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