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#2343 of 3,192 schools in MI
Dunes Alternative High School
High School · West Ottawa Public School District · Holland, MI
A West Ottawa Public School District high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3600 152ND AVE, Holland, MI 49424
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2019)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dunes Alternative High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 10% in 2019, across a 6-year record (2014–2019).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2014-2019) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2014-2019)
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dunes Alternative High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,621/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,353
Median home value
$270,000
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49424; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ottawa High School CampusEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,185 | Compare → |
| West Ottawa Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 3.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Calvary Schools of HollandPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 173 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Ottawa Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dunes Alternative High School is listed in West Ottawa Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dunes Alternative High School
Dunes Alternative High School is a public high school in Holland, MI, part of West Ottawa Public School District, serving approximately 42 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,343 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dunes Alternative High School
What grades does Dunes Alternative High School serve?
Dunes Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dunes Alternative High School?
Dunes Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunes Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunes Alternative High School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dunes Alternative High School rank in MI?
Dunes Alternative High School ranks #2,343 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dunes Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dunes Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dunes Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunes Alternative High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Is Dunes Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Dunes Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dunes Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Dunes Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunes Alternative High School?
69.0% of students at Dunes Alternative High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Phone
- (616) 786-1100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49424)
- 48,995
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49424; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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