Zeeland East High School

www.zps.org

973 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Zeeland East High School, located in Zeeland, Michigan, is a prominent secondary institution within the Zeeland Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for maintaining a rigorous academic environment that balances traditional core curriculum with extensive elective options. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare students for both post-secondary collegiate success and workforce readiness through a combination of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education opportunities, and robust support systems.

Beyond the classroom, Zeeland East is widely recognized for its vibrant school culture and commitment to extracurricular involvement. The "Chix" pride is a central theme of the campus, manifested through a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led organizations that foster leadership and community engagement. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Zeeland East High School strives to cultivate a collaborative learning atmosphere that encourages students to excel as engaged and responsible citizens.

973

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zeeland East High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	740
Hispanic	142
Black	12
Asian	42
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

White
740 (76.1 %)
Hispanic
142 (14.6 %)
Asian
42 (4.3 %)
Two or More
35 (3.6 %)
Black
12 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Zeeland Public Schools
Phone:	(616)748-3100
Website:	http://www.zps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	973
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 9 242

Grade 10 289

Grade 11 210

Grade 12 232