For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,103 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 27% (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 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
East Lansing, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Lansing High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Lansing High School
(Math: 43% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,240 students
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 646 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
East Lansing, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1120 S Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1118 South Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4660 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 500
East Lansing, MI 48823
East Lansing, MI 48823
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 381-5062
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 381-5062
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1460 Middlevale Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7480
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7480
Grades: K-2
| 269 students
5150 Wardcliff Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 706-5600
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 706-5600
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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