At a glance
Reported students
768
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Eastern High School: 768 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
17.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 819
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
What the reported data says about Eastern High School
Eastern High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ada. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Forest Hills Public Schools. NCES reports 768 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.9%) and Asian (8.5%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Eastern High School
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.05
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.9%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black2.1%
- Asian8.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
19 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Forest Hills Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
999 reported students
Northern High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,088 reported students
Forest Hills Transition Center
High · Grades 12–12
8 reported students
Eastern Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
528 reported students
Northern Trails 56 School
Middle · Grades 05–06
520 reported students
Knapp Forest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
520 reported students
Public schools near Eastern High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High School High · Forest Hills Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,088 | 2.9 mi |
| Forest Hills Transition Center High · Forest Hills Public Schools | 12–12 | 8 | 3 mi |
| Kent Career Tech Center High · Kent ISD | 09–12 | 0 | 3.6 mi |
| MySchoolKent High · Kent ISD | 06–12 | 0 | 3.6 mi |
| Northview Next Career Center High · Northview Public Schools | 09–12 | 32 | 3.8 mi |
| Kent Education CenterBeltline High · Kent ISD | 09–12 | 43 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Eastern High School
What grades does Eastern High School serve?
Eastern High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Forest Hills Public Schools.
How many students attend Eastern High School?
Eastern High School reported 768 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 819 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Eastern High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 768 students and 43.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Eastern High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Eastern High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Forest Hills Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Eastern High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Eastern High School in?
Eastern High School is part of Forest Hills Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Eastern High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northern High School (2.9 mi), Forest Hills Transition Center (3 mi), Kent Career Tech Center (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.