Everett High School is a public, magnet high school located on the south side of Lansing, Michigan.
Serving 1,017 students in grades 9-12, Everett High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,017 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Everett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Everett High School's student population of 1,017 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,017 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1934
Colors
White, Light blue
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Everett High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Everett High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2553 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
42%
18%
White
19%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lansing Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everett High School's ranking?
Everett High School is ranked #2553 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Everett High School often compared to?
Everett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern High School, Jw Sexton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Everett High School?
The graduation rate of Everett High School is 86%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Everett High School?
1,017 students attend Everett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Everett High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Everett High School?
Everett High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Everett High School offer ?
Everett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Everett High School part of?
Everett High School is part of Lansing Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Everett High School located?
Everett High School is located in the Old Everett Neighborhood neighborhood of Lansing, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Old Everett Neighborhood.
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