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#2851 of 3,192 schools in MI

West Ottawa Virtual Academy

School · West Ottawa Public School District · Holland, MI

A school in Holland, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

215 BEECH ST, Holland, MI 49424

  • Math 25% vs MI 35% (2022)
  • Reading 58% vs MI 47% (2022)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics7.2Very Good33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.5 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio35:1
District spending per student$14,827
Chronic Absenteeism2.9%

Students at West Ottawa Virtual Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
35%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
47%(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where West Ottawa Virtual 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • 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

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Schools of HollandPrivate · tuition7.0K–121.9 mi173Compare →
Holland Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2K–103.9 mi46Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

West Ottawa Public School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#13 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 Virtual Academy is listed in West Ottawa Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Ottawa Virtual Academy

West Ottawa Virtual Academy is a public school in Holland, MI, part of West Ottawa Public School District, serving approximately 35 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 35:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,851 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Ottawa Virtual Academy

What grades does West Ottawa Virtual Academy serve?

West Ottawa Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend West Ottawa Virtual Academy?

West Ottawa Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ottawa Virtual Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at West Ottawa Virtual Academy is 35:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Ottawa Virtual Academy rank in MI?

West Ottawa Virtual Academy ranks #2,851 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is West Ottawa Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

West Ottawa Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Virtual Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Ottawa Virtual Academy has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is West Ottawa Virtual Academy a charter school?

No, West Ottawa Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Ottawa Virtual Academy a Title I school?

No, West Ottawa Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Ottawa Virtual Academy?

54.3% of students at West Ottawa Virtual 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Ottawa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.9%
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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.
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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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