East Lansing High School

1,255 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Lansing High School (ELHS), located at 509 Burcham Drive in East Lansing, Michigan, serves as the sole high school for the East Lansing Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic tradition and rigorous curriculum, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and specialized programming designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success. Its proximity to Michigan State University fosters a unique environment, often resulting in a student body that is culturally diverse and intellectually engaged.

Beyond the classroom, ELHS maintains a robust extracurricular culture, featuring highly competitive athletic programs, award-winning fine and performing arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding community, reflecting the values of a university town that prioritizes academic excellence, social responsibility, and inclusivity. As a central pillar of the East Lansing educational system, the high school remains committed to fostering a supportive, challenging, and forward-thinking environment for all its students.

1,255

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Lansing High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	717
Hispanic	125
Black	227
Asian	65
Two or More	109
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
717 (57.1 %)
Black
227 (18.1 %)
Hispanic
125 (10.0 %)
Two or More
109 (8.7 %)
Asian
65 (5.2 %)
American Indian
11 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Lansing School District
Phone:	(517)333-7500
Website:	http://elps.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 315

Grade 10 301

Grade 11 311

Grade 12 328