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Enrollment
637
High
DISTRICT 356 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EATON RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 261269004981
Eaton Rapids High School
800 STATE ST, EATON RAPIDS, MI 48827 · (517) 663-2216 · Eaton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL637 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.3:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.0:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
174 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 170 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 159 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 163 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 145 | 23% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Eaton Rapids Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Eaton Rapids High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Rapids High School this school | 637 | 27.3% | N/A |
| Otsego High School OTSEGO | 708 | 28.0% | N/A |
| Vicksburg High School VICKSBURG | 724 | 26.7% | N/A |
| Brandon High School ORTONVILLE | 648 | 29.0% | N/A |
| Columbia Central High School BROOKLYN | 637 | 29.7% | 46.4% |
| Manistee Middle High School MANISTEE | 685 | 30.5% | 40.0% |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Eaton Rapids High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Eaton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 637 | #241 of 844 | #4 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.3:1 | #257 of 548 | #3 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.0% | #306 of 550 | #4 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 27.3% | #519 of 654 | #6 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.4% | #127 of 436 | #4 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
637
-50 (-7%) vs 2020
-19% since 1990-91, when it was 789
Student : Teacher
18.3:1
was 17.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 637 | 34.8 | 18.3:1 | 27% (174) |
| 2023-24 | 635 | 36.7 | 17.3:1 | 40% (254) |
| 2022-23 | 615 | 35.2 | 17.5:1 | 39% (238) |
| 2020-21 | 687 | 39 | 17.6:1 | 33% (228) |
| 2017-18 | 800 | 41.8 | 19.1:1 | 48% (386) |
| 2015-16 | 824 | 42 | 19.6:1 | 33% (269) |
| 2010-11 | 949 | 51 | 18.6:1 | 32% (302) |
| 2000-01 | 1,078 | 53 | 20.3:1 | 7% (72) |
| 1990-91 | 789 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Eaton Rapids High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (800 to 637); teachers down 17% (41.8 to 34.8).
About Eaton Rapids High School
Eaton Rapids High School is classified as a high school. It is located in EATON RAPIDS, Michigan. The school counts 637 students across grades 9 through 12. The school's enrollment is 38% larger than the 460 average for high schools in Michigan.
Eaton Rapids High School is one of the 6 schools that make up Eaton Rapids Public Schools (1,914 students in total).
White students make up 87% of enrollment at Eaton Rapids High School. The next largest groups are 6% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. The school's diversity index is 24%, meaning two students picked at random have a 24% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 18.3:1, with 34.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 3.3 students per teacher below the 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 27% of enrollment. On average, public schools in Eaton County report 42%.
Federal survey data for Eaton County show that the median household income is $79,597, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of people live in poverty. There are 47 public schools in Eaton County, enrolling about 17,025 students in all.
The closest public school, Greyhound Intermediate School, is about 0.2 miles from Eaton Rapids High School. There are 6 other public schools within five miles.
The federal government classifies Eaton Rapids High School's location as Rural: Fringe.
The school enrolled 637 students in 2024-25, 50 fewer than the 687 it had in 2020-21.
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Eaton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
109,130
Census ACS
Median income
$79,597
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
47
17,025 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Eaton Rapids Public Schools
- Eaton Rapids Middle SchoolMiddle · 410 students
- Greyhound Intermediate SchoolElementary · 375 students
- Lockwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 303 students
- Greyhound Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 114 students
- Greyhound Central Performance AcademyHigh · 75 students
Other schools in EATON RAPIDS
- Eaton Rapids Middle SchoolMiddle · 410 students
- LifeTech AcademyCombined · 378 students
- Greyhound Intermediate SchoolElementary · 375 students
- Lockwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 303 students
- Island City AcademyElementary · 197 students
- Greyhound Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 114 students
Nearby schools
- Greyhound Intermediate School0.2 mi · 375
- Lockwood Elementary School0.3 mi · 303
- Eaton Rapids Middle School0.3 mi · 410
- Greyhound Central Performance Academy0.4 mi · 75
- Greyhound Central Elementary School0.4 mi · 114
- Island City Academy2.6 mi · 197
Frequently asked questions
About Eaton Rapids High SchoolHow many students attend Eaton Rapids High School?
Eaton Rapids High School enrolls approximately 637 students in grades 09-12.
Is Eaton Rapids High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Eaton Rapids High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Eaton Rapids High School have?
Eaton Rapids High School employs 35 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Eaton Rapids High School?
Student demographics at Eaton Rapids High School are roughly 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Eaton Rapids High School?
Eaton Rapids High School is overseen by Eaton Rapids Public Schools in Eaton County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.