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#1815 of 3,192 schools in MI
New Options High School
High School · Allendale Public Schools · Allendale, MI
An Allendale Public Schools high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10760 68th Ave, Allendale, MI 49401
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Options High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 10-year record (2010–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2010-2019) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2010-2019)
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Options 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,020
Median home value
$298,700
Median rent
$1,083/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 8–12 | 0.0 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| Ottawa Area CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 88 | 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.
Allendale Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Options High School is listed in Allendale Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Options High School
New Options High School is a public high school in Allendale, MI, part of Allendale Public Schools, serving approximately 45 students in grades 9th-12th with a 45:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,815 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Options High School
What grades does New Options High School serve?
New Options High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Options High School?
New Options High School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Options High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Options High School is 45:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Options High School rank in MI?
New Options High School ranks #1,815 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is New Options High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Options High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 New Options High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Options High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019).
Is New Options High School a charter school?
No, New Options High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Options High School a Title I school?
No, New Options High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Options High School?
57.8% of students at New Options 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
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 45:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ottawa County
- Phone
- (616) 892-5575
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49401)
- 28,941
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 21.6
Official sources & links
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 49401; 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, 2010-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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