Excellent
#171 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 5% in state
West Michigan Aviation Academy
High School · West Michigan Aviation Academy · Grand Rapids, MI
A charter high school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
5363 44th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Michigan Aviation Academy score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 60% in 2021, across a 10-year record (2012–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Michigan Aviation Academy 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
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), 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
$70,955
Median home value
$279,900
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
43.5%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 1,033 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
West Michigan Aviation Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
West Michigan Aviation Academy is listed in West Michigan Aviation Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Michigan Aviation Academy
West Michigan Aviation Academy is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of West Michigan Aviation Academy, serving approximately 608 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Michigan Aviation Academy
What grades does West Michigan Aviation Academy serve?
West Michigan Aviation Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Michigan Aviation Academy?
West Michigan Aviation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Michigan Aviation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Michigan Aviation Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Michigan Aviation Academy rank in MI?
West Michigan Aviation Academy ranks #171 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is West Michigan Aviation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
West Michigan Aviation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 West Michigan Aviation Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Michigan Aviation Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is West Michigan Aviation Academy a charter school?
Yes, West Michigan Aviation Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is West Michigan Aviation Academy a Title I school?
No, West Michigan Aviation Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Michigan Aviation Academy?
21.2% of students at West Michigan Aviation Academy 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
- 608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (616) 446-8886
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49512)
- 18,662
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 49512; 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, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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