Serving 956 students in grades 9-12, Zeeland East High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 956 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zeeland East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Zeeland East High School's student population of 956 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
956 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Zeeland East High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zeeland East High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zeeland East High School's ranking?
Zeeland East High School is ranked #651 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Zeeland East High School often compared to?
Zeeland East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zeeland West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zeeland East High School?
The graduation rate of Zeeland East High School is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Zeeland East High School?
956 students attend Zeeland East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Zeeland East High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zeeland East High School?
Zeeland East High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zeeland East High School offer ?
Zeeland East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Zeeland East High School part of?
Zeeland East High School is part of Zeeland School District.
School Reviews
2 4/15/2016
I found this school to be tolerable at best, traumatising at worst. Most teachers do not care about their students and the arts classes are deplorable. Sadness and anger runs rampant and bullying is extremely high. Teachers actively bully students they don't like at times and ignore students that don't stand out. You are made to feel worthless and unskilled. Sports are valued about all else. Conflict between east and west is always intense. The teachers are harsher than they need to be or barely there. Depressed students are everywhere. Violent students are everywhere. It is not at all a friendly environment.
5 5/21/2012
Zeeland East is a good school district(Zeeland West is good too but i prefer east) place to send your kids curriculum is great,has great teachers and students,good athletic programs,and its music and arts programs a great as well so if your looking for a school in west Michigan this is the place to be...
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