Eastern High School

www.lansingschools.net

798 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Eastern High School, located at 220 North Pennsylvania Avenue in Lansing, Michigan, is a historic cornerstone of the Lansing School District. As a key institution within the state's capital, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for college, career, and community engagement. The school reflects the district's broader commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds, aiming to equip them with the skills necessary to navigate an evolving global landscape.

Academically and culturally, Eastern High School emphasizes a well-rounded development through a variety of course offerings, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs. By leveraging its urban setting, the school provides students with opportunities for community involvement and hands-on learning experiences. Supported by the resources of the Lansing School District, Eastern strives to maintain high academic standards while nurturing the personal growth and leadership potential of its student body, ensuring they are well-prepared for their post-secondary futures.

798

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastern High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	229
Black	283
Asian	28
Two or More	97
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Black
283 (35.5%)
Hispanic
229 (28.7%)
White
152 (19.0%)
Two or More
97 (12.2%)
Asian
28 (3.5%)
American Indian
7 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Lansing Public School District
Phone:	(517)755-1050
Website:	http://www.lansingschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	634
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 9 216

Grade 10 205

Grade 11 215

Grade 12 162