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East Grand Rapids High School vs. Central High School

Should you attend East Grand Rapids High School or Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
East Grand Rapids High School
2211 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Central High School
5901 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

East Grand Rapids High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 874 students in grades 9-12, East Grand Rapids High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,033 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
874 students
1,033 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Grand Rapids High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Grand Rapids High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Grand Rapids High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Grand Rapids High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Grand Rapids School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forest Hills School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#44 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
#70 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Grand Rapids High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 5% in MI)
72%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Grand Rapids High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Grand Rapids School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forest Hills School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 1% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Grand Rapids High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Grand Rapids School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forest Hills School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Grand Rapids High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Grand Rapids School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Forest Hills School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 5% in MI)
≥99%
(Top 1% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East Grand Rapids High School with the average graduation rate observed in the East Grand Rapids School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Forest Hills School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East Grand Rapids High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
223
262
Grade 10 Students
212
242
Grade 11 Students
233
246
Grade 12 Students
206
283

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Forest Hills School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Grand Rapids High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Grand Rapids School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forest Hills School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Grand Rapids High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Grand Rapids School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forest Hills School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Grand Rapids High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Grand Rapids School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forest Hills School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Grand Rapids High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Grand Rapids School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forest Hills School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Grand Rapids High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Grand Rapids School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forest Hills School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Grand Rapids High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Grand Rapids School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forest Hills School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Grand Rapids High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Grand Rapids School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forest Hills School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Grand Rapids High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Grand Rapids School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forest Hills School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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