For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,154 students in East Lansing, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in East Lansing, MI are East Lansing High School, Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs and Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Lansing, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in East Lansing have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
East Lansing, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Lansing High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in East Lansing, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Lansing High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Burcham Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7500
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,231 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 6-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in East Lansing, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in East Lansing, MI include East Lansing High School, Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs and Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in East Lansing?
3 public high schools are located in East Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in East Lansing?
East Lansing public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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