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#630 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 20% in state

West Ottawa High School Campus

High School · West Ottawa Public School District · Holland, MI

A high school in Holland, MI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3685 Butternut Dr, Holland, MI 49424

  • Math 39% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation24.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$14,827
Chronic Absenteeism33%

Students at West Ottawa High School Campus score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency39%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Ottawa High School Campus 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
24.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·20 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
15 boys'·14 girls'·55 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dunes Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–120.3 mi42Compare →
West Ottawa Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.2K–122.6 mi35Compare →
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice InstituteCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated6–123.7 mi10Compare →
Sheldon Pines SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–124.0 mi24Compare →

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.

West Ottawa Public School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#4 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

West Ottawa High School Campus is listed in West Ottawa Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Ottawa High School Campus

West Ottawa High School Campus is a public high school in Holland, MI, part of West Ottawa Public School District, serving approximately 2,185 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #630 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Ottawa High School Campus

What grades does West Ottawa High School Campus serve?

West Ottawa High School Campus serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Ottawa High School Campus?

West Ottawa High School Campus has an enrollment of approximately 2,185 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ottawa High School Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at West Ottawa High School Campus is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Ottawa High School Campus rank in MI?

West Ottawa High School Campus ranks #630 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is West Ottawa High School Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

West Ottawa High School Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Ottawa High School Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Ottawa High School Campus has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is West Ottawa High School Campus a charter school?

No, West Ottawa High School Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Ottawa High School Campus a Title I school?

No, West Ottawa High School Campus is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Ottawa High School Campus?

49.8% of students at West Ottawa High School Campus 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
2,185
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
111
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Ottawa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.0%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
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 · 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 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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