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Enrollment
935
High
DISTRICT 664 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ZEELAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 263666007296
Zeeland East High School
3333 96TH AVE, ZEELAND, MI 49464 · (616) 748-3100 · Ottawa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL935 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
18.6:1
50 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.7:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
15%
141 students
DISTRICT 24% · 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 | 242 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 237 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 215 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 241 | 26% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · 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
Schools most like Zeeland East High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland East High School this school | 935 | 15.1% | N/A |
| Zeeland West High School ZEELAND | 975 | 16.1% | N/A |
| Allendale High School ALLENDALE | 737 | 19.9% | N/A |
| Haslett High School HASLETT | 774 | 18.9% | N/A |
| Clarkston Junior High School CLARKSTON | 1,007 | 16.8% | 52.1% |
| DeWitt High School DEWITT | 944 | 11.7% | N/A |
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 Zeeland East High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Ottawa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 935 | #147 of 844 | #7 of 18 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.6:1 | #279 of 548 | #5 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 44.2% | #160 of 550 | #5 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 15.1% | #619 of 654 | #11 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.4% | #122 of 126 | N/A |
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
935
+27 (+3%) vs 2020
+17% since 1990-91, when it was 796
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
was 18.2:1
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 | 935 | 50.4 | 18.6:1 | 15% (141) |
| 2023-24 | 956 | 50.2 | 19.0:1 | 21% (204) |
| 2022-23 | 973 | 55 | 17.7:1 | 22% (217) |
| 2020-21 | 908 | 50 | 18.2:1 | 20% (178) |
| 2017-18 | 931 | 50.4 | 18.5:1 | 18% (169) |
| 2015-16 | 953 | 53 | 18.0:1 | 15% (144) |
| 2010-11 | 1,071 | 47 | 22.8:1 | 18% (192) |
| 2000-01 | 1,429 | 69 | 20.7:1 | 4% (64) |
| 1990-91 | 796 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Zeeland East High School.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (931 to 935); teachers unchanged (50.4 to 50.4).
About Zeeland East High School
Zeeland East High School is a high-enrollment high school that serves part of ZEELAND, Michigan. The school offers grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 935 students. The school is 103% bigger than the average for high schools in Michigan.
Zeeland Public Schools oversees Zeeland East High School and 11 other schools, with 5,777 students in total.
At Zeeland East High School, 72% of students are White. After that, the student body is 17% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 3% Asian, and 2% Black. Census figures show Ottawa County is about 84% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 44%.
Zeeland East High School reports a ratio of 18.6 students per teacher, from 50.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. By comparison, the average for high schools in Michigan is 21.6:1. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Zeeland East High School, 15% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 34% average for public schools in Ottawa County is 19 points.
Looking at the county, Ottawa County, median household income comes to about $90,502, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 39% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. The county's public schools total 103, with about 42,894 students.
Zeeland East High School is about 0.3 miles from Zeeland West High School, its nearest public school. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics.
From 908 students in 2020-21, enrollment rose to 935 by 2024-25.
Anyone can start a thread about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Zeeland East High School. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Ottawa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
301,203
Census ACS
Median income
$90,502
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
103
42,894 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Zeeland Public Schools
- Zeeland West High SchoolHigh · 975 students
- Cityside Middle SchoolMiddle · 771 students
- Creekside Middle SchoolMiddle · 577 students
- New Groningen SchoolElementary · 512 students
- Quincy Elementary SchoolElementary · 455 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 361 students
Other schools in ZEELAND
- Zeeland West High SchoolHigh · 975 students
- Cityside Middle SchoolMiddle · 771 students
- Creekside Middle SchoolMiddle · 577 students
- New Groningen SchoolElementary · 512 students
- Quincy Elementary SchoolElementary · 455 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 361 students
Nearby schools
- Zeeland West High School0.3 mi · 975
- Venture Academy0.3 mi · 82
- Zeeland Quest0.6 mi · 144
- Roosevelt Elementary School0.6 mi · 261
- Creekside Middle School0.6 mi · 577
- Quincy Elementary School1.2 mi · 455
Frequently asked questions
About Zeeland East High SchoolHow large is Zeeland East High School?
Zeeland East High School enrolls approximately 935 students in grades 09-12.
Is Zeeland East High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Zeeland East High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zeeland East High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Zeeland East High School is approximately 18.6:1 (50 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Zeeland East High School?
Student demographics at Zeeland East High School are roughly 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Zeeland East High School public or private?
Zeeland East High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Zeeland Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.