What Eastpointe High School does

Eastpointe Community Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Eastpointe, Michigan, serving preschool through 12th grade students across 9 school buildings under the governance of an elected school board. The district provides compulsory free public education to resident families and, through its Schools of Choice program, to non-resident applicants. Its core product is classroom-based instruction across the standard K-12 curriculum, with the high school (Eastpointe High School) serving as the secondary culmination of the district's instructional pipeline. The district underwent a grade-configuration restructuring in 2025, transitioning to a K-5 elementary model across its buildings.

The district's technology and curriculum stack includes PowerSchool for student information management, Clever for single sign-on, Google Workspace for collaboration, Chromebooks for student devices, and the i-Ready Literacy Portfolio adopted in 2024 as the new English Language Arts curriculum. Instructional delivery is supported through partnerships with Macomb Community College (dual enrollment), Northern Michigan University, the Macomb ISD, and the YMCA for wraparound programming, with student transportation contracted to First Student. A donor relationship with the United Way/Ballmer Group exists for community programming.

The district's revenue model is governmental rather than commercial. It is funded primarily through Michigan's per-pupil foundation allowance from the state, supplemented by federal Title and IDEA special education funding, and local property tax revenue subject to Michigan's Proposal A limitations. Capital expenditures are financed through voter-approved bond proceeds, including a no-tax-increase bond passed in 2023. The district also received a $319,170 literacy grant in 2024. There is no commercial pricing model, no out-of-pocket tuition for residents, and no exportable product line; enrollment of in-boundary families is the sole funding driver.

Name

Eastpointe High School

Legal name

Eastpointe Community Schools

Website

https://eastpointeschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Eastpointe Community Schools is a public K-12 school district in Eastpointe, Michigan, operating 9 school buildings and serving preschool through 12th grade students, with Eastpointe High School as its secondary campus. It is funded by state per-pupil aid, federal grants, and local property taxes.

Ownership category

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Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Preschool education
• Secondary education
• Special education services
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Eastpointe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Per-Pupil Funding: Primary revenue stream from Michigan state per-pupil funding based on student enrollment and attendance
2. Federal Grants: Title I, Title IV, IDEA (special education), McKinney-Vento homeless education, and other federal categorical grants
3. Local Property Taxes / Millage: Non-homestead operating millage and bond revenues from local property tax assessments
4. State Literacy Grant: Michigan Department of Education 35j Literacy Grant of $319,170 for literacy instruction improvements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eastpointe Community Schools provides publicly funded K-12 education from preschool through 12th grade across nine school buildings, including Eastpointe Early Learning Center, four K-5 elementary schools, Eastpointe Middle School, the 8th Grade Academy, Eastpointe High School, and the Alternative Center & Virtual Academy. Core programming spans general academics, honors and AP classes, dual enrollment with Macomb Community College, career and technical education (culinary arts, medical careers, law enforcement, marketing), Title I supplemental instruction, special education under IDEA and Section 504, and English Language Learner and bilingual education through the Macomb ISD consortium. Wraparound services include free breakfast and lunch for all students, before/after school care through a YMCA partnership, First Student transportation, and Summer Discovery programming with United Way and Ballmer Group.

Product overview

Eastpointe Community Schools operates as a unified school district with multiple schools and educational programs. The district serves students from preschool through grade 12 across several facilities: Eastpointe Early Learning Center (preschool), four K-5 elementary schools (Bellview, Crescentwood, Forest Park, Pleasantview), Eastpointe Middle School (grades 6-7), 8th Grade Academy (transitional program on high school campus), Eastpointe High School (grades 9-12), and Eastpointe Alternative Center & Virtual Academy (alternative education). The district also offers support services including Title I intervention programs, special education, EL/Bilingual education, before/after school care through YMCA partnership, and summer programs. PowerSchool serves as the student information and parent portal system. As of 2025-2026, all elementary schools transitioned to a unified K-5 model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eastpointe High School Comprehensive high school program serving grades 9-12 with college-bound academics, honors and AP classes, free dual enrollment through Macomb Community College, career and technical education tracks in culinary arts, medical careers, law enforcement, and marketing, plus varsity and junior varsity athletics.
• Eastpointe Middle School Middle school program serving grades 6-7 with core academics, extracurricular activities, sports, and student support services.
• 8th Grade Academy Year-long school-within-a-school transitional program on the Eastpointe High School campus designed to prepare 8th grade students for high school and beyond through access to advanced and elective course offerings.
• Eastpointe Early Learning Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 2023 Bond proposal with no tax-rate increase for facility improvements
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Northern Michigan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing paid pathway to teaching certification for ECS staff members. District pays NMU tuition for eligible candidates to achieve teacher certification in exchange for three-year teaching commitment in Eastpointe Community Schools. Employees with bachelor's degrees can pursue secondary certification; paraprofessionals can pursue bachelor's degree with learning disabilities certification.
• Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium program for English Language Learners providing additional supports for multilingual and immigrant students. District participates in MISD's bilingual education consortium. Services include EL/Bilingual education, WIDA assessment, and support for students from diverse language backgrounds including Hmong, Spanish, Arabic, French, and others.
• YMCA of Metropolitan DetroitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBefore and after school care partnership at Bellview Elementary serving students K-5 from all four elementary schools. Bus transportation provided between schools. Licensed, curriculum-based care environment with before care from 6:30 AM and after care until 6 PM.
• First Student TransportationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation partnership responsible for safe and efficient student transportation to and from school, athletic runs, and field trips. Contact for bus problems: (586) 533-3971.
• United Way and Ballmer GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Summer Discovery comprehensive summer school program. Free program focusing on literacy, math, and enrichment activities for students entering grades K-8. Partnership with Boys & Girls Club for afternoon enrichment activities.
• Gleaners Community Food BankminorOthersMonthly school food mobile pantry at Eastpointe Middle School providing food distribution to families including frozen meat, canned foods, fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Macomb Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership offering Eastpointe High School students free college class options through Macomb Community College as part of college prep pathway.
• Michigan Department of Education / Office of Great StartcoreOthersState-funded Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) administered through Michigan Department of Education for four-year-old preschool education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Chippewa Valley Schools: Larger Macomb County district with a similar comprehensive K-12 structure, including CTE pathways and dual enrollment. Comparable governance and curriculum adoption cycle.
• L'Anse Creuse Public Schools: Macomb County public school district serving Harrison Township and surrounding areas. Comparable in size, funding mix, and CTE/dual-enrollment programming orientation.
• Grosse Pointe Public School System: Wayne/Macomb County border district operating under the same Michigan K-12 framework with similar curriculum products (i-Ready, PowerSchool). A reference benchmark for college-prep and dual enrollment programming.
• Roseville Community Schools: Neighboring Macomb County district with overlapping attendance areas and similar suburban demographic profile. Competes directly with Eastpointe for K-12 enrollment and per-pupil state aid.
• Lakeview Public Schools: Adjacent Macomb County district in St. Clair Shores. Operates with the same Michigan per-pupil funding model and competes for similar suburban families.
• Anchor Bay School District: Macomb County district comparable in scale and demographic mix. Operates within the same Macomb ISD consortium for special education, ELL, and career-technical services.
• Utica Community Schools: Macomb County district operating multiple school buildings with the same Michigan school finance model. Comparable scale and curriculum/assessment orientation.
• Warren Consolidated Schools: Adjacent Macomb County public school district serving Warren and surrounding communities with a similar K-12 footprint, CTE offerings, and Schools of Choice competition. Directly comparable in funding model and demographic profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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