Eastern High School

www.fhps.net

768 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Eastern High School, located at 2200 Pettis Ave NE in Ada, Michigan, is a prominent secondary institution within the Forest Hills Public Schools district. Serving the suburban community east of Grand Rapids, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, a robust extracurricular program, and a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success. As part of a highly-regarded district, Eastern High School benefits from significant community support, modern facilities, and a diverse range of Advanced Placement (AP) and honors-level coursework designed to challenge a wide array of student interests.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Eastern High School places a high value on fostering a well-rounded student experience. The school offers an extensive selection of varsity athletics, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage leadership and collaboration. With its focus on developing both the intellect and character of its students, the school maintains a reputation for high graduation rates and a strong culture of collegiate and career readiness, making it a focal point for the families residing in the Ada and Forest Hills area.

768

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastern High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	621
Hispanic	29
Black	16
Asian	65
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
621 (80.9%)
Asian
65 (8.5%)
Two or More
36 (4.7%)
Hispanic
29 (3.8%)
Black
16 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forest Hills Public Schools
Phone:	(616)493-8830
Website:	http://www.fhps.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 195

Grade 10 174

Grade 11 175

Grade 12 224