Serving 635 students in grades 9-12, Eaton Rapids High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eaton Rapids High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Eaton Rapids High School's student population of 635 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Eaton Rapids High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eaton Rapids High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1711 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
4%

Hispanic
7%
9%

Black
1%
18%

White
85%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eaton Rapids High School's ranking?
Eaton Rapids High School is ranked #1711 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Eaton Rapids High School often compared to?
Eaton Rapids High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Ledge High School, Charlotte Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eaton Rapids High School?
The graduation rate of Eaton Rapids High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Eaton Rapids High School?
635 students attend Eaton Rapids High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Eaton Rapids High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eaton Rapids High School?
Eaton Rapids High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eaton Rapids High School offer ?
Eaton Rapids High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eaton Rapids High School part of?
Eaton Rapids High School is part of Eaton Rapids School District.
School Reviews
1 1/20/2020
Eaton Rapids High School has a policy that belittles some of their student's hard work. This is extremely frustrating as a parent to see their child work so hard to compete in competitions that earn a name for the school but, then that student does not get recognized for all of their effort and hard work. How disturbing this is to see and go through with your child. My child is not into physical sports. My child does love music. The chamber choir has auditions to get into this choir just as a sport does. The chamber choir has competitions they travel to and work hard for. These meets win trophies and plaques and things which, in return, make the school look good. Just as a physical sport does. My child's heart goes into this and just as a physical sport my child would love to show off the fact that they are in this school activity showing school pride and spirit with a varsity jacket. My child could waste time making bad decisions but instead chooses to be active in things like musicals/drama and choir that bring awards and findings to the school only to not be able to be recognized as doing so. This is wrong on multiple levels and feel everyone should know the truth about this schools musical attributes before donating anymore time or money to any of the musical departments of Eaton Rapids School District are given and donated.
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