East Lansing High School vs. Okemos High School
Should you attend East Lansing High School or Okemos 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
Top Rankings
East Lansing High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Okemos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,231 students in grades 9-12, East Lansing High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,496 students in grades 9-12, Okemos High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,231 students
1,496 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
78 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#587 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#101 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Graduation Rate
89%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
300
347
Grade 10 Students
310
405
Grade 11 Students
305
378
Grade 12 Students
316
365
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
23%
% Hispanic
10%
4%
% Black
20%
8%
% White
54%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%