West Mi Academy of Environmental Science

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An equity score of 43/100 ranks West Mi Academy of Environmental Science #460 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,607 per pupil, West Mi Academy of Environmental Science ranks #717 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

728
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,607
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

West Mi Academy of Environmental Science operates 1 public schools serving 728 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Kent County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,607 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 9.6% local, 72.9% state, and 17.5% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 43/100, ranked #460 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 50.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.2% White, 27.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is West Mi Academy of Environmental Science, enrolling 666 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

West Mi Academy of Environmental Science accounts for 91.5% of all West Mi Academy of Environmental Science student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of West Mi Academy of Environmental Science a distant remainder — means West Mi Academy of Environmental Science-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

West Mi Academy of Environmental Science reports 50.7% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

West Mi Academy of Environmental Science chronic absenteeism rate is 50.9% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.5%
Federal
72.9%
State
9.6%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
460 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in West Mi Academy of Environmental Science.

White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 9.5%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 2.3%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

50.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in West Mi Academy of Environmental Science

School Enrollment
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science
Charter
666

How West Mi Academy of Environmental Science Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Universal Learning Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Bark River-Harris School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Genesee School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to West Mi Academy of Environmental Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Mi Academy of Environmental Science?

West Mi Academy of Environmental Science has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 728 students.

How much does West Mi Academy of Environmental Science spend per student?

West Mi Academy of Environmental Science spends $11,607 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #460 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of West Mi Academy of Environmental Science?

West Mi Academy of Environmental Science students are 59.2% White, 27.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for West Mi Academy of Environmental Science?

West Mi Academy of Environmental Science has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #460 out of 702 districts in Michigan.