Summary:
The 48827 zip code is home to a single high school, Eaton Rapids High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Eaton Rapids Public Schools district. The school has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, ranking as high as 212 out of 743 Michigan high schools in 2023-2024 but dropping to 249 out of 735 in 2022-2023.
Eaton Rapids High School has a student population of 635 and a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with a 40% free and reduced-price lunch rate. The school outperforms the state average in several academic areas, including science, social studies, and evidence-based reading and writing on standardized tests. However, it lags behind the state average in mathematics proficiency. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%.
Despite these mixed results, Eaton Rapids High School appears to be the only option for high school students in the 48827 zip code, potentially limiting school choice for families in the area. The school's per-student spending of $15,038 and student-teacher ratio of 17.3 to 1 are within typical ranges, but further analysis would be needed to understand how these resources compare to other schools or districts. Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the performance and demographics of Eaton Rapids High School, highlighting both its strengths and areas for potential improvement.
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