East Grand Rapids High School | |
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Address | |
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2211 Lake Drive Southeast , 49506 United States | |
Coordinates | 42°56′58″N 85°36′50″W / 42.94944°N 85.61389°W [1] |
Information | |
Type | Public secondary school |
Established | 1917 |
Principal | Craig Weigel [2] |
Teaching staff | 49.60 (on an FTE basis) [3] |
Grades | 9- 12 [3] |
Enrollment | 1,010 (2017-18) [3] |
Student to teacher ratio | 17.50 [3] |
Campus | Suburban [3] |
Color(s) | Blue and gold [2] |
Athletics conference | Ottawa-Kent Conference [2] |
Mascot | Pioneer Paul[ citation needed] |
Nickname | Pioneers [2] |
Website |
egrhs |
Student assessments | |
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2021–22 school year [4] Change vs. prior year [4] | |
M-STEP 11th grade proficiency rates (Science / Social Studies) | |
Advanced % | 43.2 / 30.5 |
Proficient % | 27.2 / 38.3 |
PR. Proficient % | 15.6 / 25.9 |
Not Proficient % | 14.0 / 5.3 |
Average test scores | |
SAT Total | 1149.8 ( +8.8) |
East Grand Rapids High School is a public secondary school located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. It serves grades 9–12 for the East Grand Rapids Public Schools.
The EGRHS Pioneers compete in the Ottawa-Kent Conference. School colors are blue and gold. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered: [2]
The Pioneers' boys' and girls' water polo teams compete in the Michigan Water Polo Association (MWPA), while the coed crew team is a member of the Scholastic Rowing Association of Michigan. The sailing team is a member of the Midwest Interscholastic Sailing Association (MISSA). The girls' field hockey team is a member of the Michigan High School Field Hockey Association, and girls also participate in a competitive Dance Team a member of the "Universal Dance Association" (UDA). The boys' lacrosse team won six Michigan High School Lacrosse Coaches Association (MHSLCA) titles before the sport was sponsored by the MHSAA. The school has a notable rivalry with Lowell High School. [20]
The Performing Arts Center (PAC) is a 671-seat performance hall used for drama productions and musical performances. It features a full orchestra pit, dressing and makeup rooms, and a green room. Built in October 2002, the facility cost $21 million.
On April 20, 2007, President George W. Bush visited East Grand Rapids High School's Performing Arts Center to speak about the War on Terror, an event sponsored by the World Affairs Council. [21] On December 5, 2007, former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos gave a speech to students regarding leadership.
The working title for the film American Pie was "East Grand Rapids". [31] Much of American Pie is based on writer Adam Herz's days at East Grand Rapids High School. [32] In the film, the town is called "East Great Falls", and the high school bears the same school colors — blue and gold — along with a similar mascot — the Trailblazers instead of the Pioneers.
East Grand Rapids High School | |
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Address | |
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2211 Lake Drive Southeast , 49506 United States | |
Coordinates | 42°56′58″N 85°36′50″W / 42.94944°N 85.61389°W [1] |
Information | |
Type | Public secondary school |
Established | 1917 |
Principal | Craig Weigel [2] |
Teaching staff | 49.60 (on an FTE basis) [3] |
Grades | 9- 12 [3] |
Enrollment | 1,010 (2017-18) [3] |
Student to teacher ratio | 17.50 [3] |
Campus | Suburban [3] |
Color(s) | Blue and gold [2] |
Athletics conference | Ottawa-Kent Conference [2] |
Mascot | Pioneer Paul[ citation needed] |
Nickname | Pioneers [2] |
Website |
egrhs |
Student assessments | |
---|---|
2021–22 school year [4] Change vs. prior year [4] | |
M-STEP 11th grade proficiency rates (Science / Social Studies) | |
Advanced % | 43.2 / 30.5 |
Proficient % | 27.2 / 38.3 |
PR. Proficient % | 15.6 / 25.9 |
Not Proficient % | 14.0 / 5.3 |
Average test scores | |
SAT Total | 1149.8 ( +8.8) |
East Grand Rapids High School is a public secondary school located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. It serves grades 9–12 for the East Grand Rapids Public Schools.
The EGRHS Pioneers compete in the Ottawa-Kent Conference. School colors are blue and gold. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered: [2]
The Pioneers' boys' and girls' water polo teams compete in the Michigan Water Polo Association (MWPA), while the coed crew team is a member of the Scholastic Rowing Association of Michigan. The sailing team is a member of the Midwest Interscholastic Sailing Association (MISSA). The girls' field hockey team is a member of the Michigan High School Field Hockey Association, and girls also participate in a competitive Dance Team a member of the "Universal Dance Association" (UDA). The boys' lacrosse team won six Michigan High School Lacrosse Coaches Association (MHSLCA) titles before the sport was sponsored by the MHSAA. The school has a notable rivalry with Lowell High School. [20]
The Performing Arts Center (PAC) is a 671-seat performance hall used for drama productions and musical performances. It features a full orchestra pit, dressing and makeup rooms, and a green room. Built in October 2002, the facility cost $21 million.
On April 20, 2007, President George W. Bush visited East Grand Rapids High School's Performing Arts Center to speak about the War on Terror, an event sponsored by the World Affairs Council. [21] On December 5, 2007, former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos gave a speech to students regarding leadership.
The working title for the film American Pie was "East Grand Rapids". [31] Much of American Pie is based on writer Adam Herz's days at East Grand Rapids High School. [32] In the film, the town is called "East Great Falls", and the high school bears the same school colors — blue and gold — along with a similar mascot — the Trailblazers instead of the Pioneers.