How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Brighton Area Schools | Zeeland Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brighton, Michigan | Zeeland, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 5,804 | 6,010 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 15.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Brighton Area Schools | Zeeland Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,674 | $15,185 |
| Federal Revenue | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| State Revenue | 62.3% | 56.2% |
| Local Revenue | 34.3% | 38.4% |
Brighton Area Schools
Federal State Local
Zeeland Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Brighton Area Schools | Zeeland Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 71.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.4% | 18.9% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.9% | 17.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Brighton Area Schools | Zeeland Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 719.1:1 | 347.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.0% | 20.1% |
School Types
Brighton Area Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Zeeland Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.