East Lansing High School in East Lansing, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

East Lansing High School is an urban public school in East Lansing, Michigan that is part of East Lansing Public School District. It serves 1,233 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.8:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,233 Students

54 Teachers

509 Burcham Dr

East Lansing, MI 48823 View local requests

http://elps.k12.mi.us

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East Lansing High School Demographics

38%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

34%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

East Lansing High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 11, 2026

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