Enrollment
81
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Holland, MI
Dunes Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Dunes Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263591008224
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunes Alternative High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunes Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunes Alternative High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: West Ottawa Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263591008224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+131% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunes Alternative High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dunes Alternative High School
Dunes Alternative High School is a higher-need, small high school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 81 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Michigan schools and 131% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 81 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 810 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Discipline events run high: 22 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 81 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Holland's high schools, it stands alongside Roerinkknoll Education Center (118 students): Dunes Alternative High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (40.5:1 vs 5.9:1).
West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students) and Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students) alongside Dunes Alternative High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dunes Alternative High School compares
Dunes Alternative High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40.5:1 | ▲ 131% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
40.5:1
students per teacher
- 131% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 27.2%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Dunes Alternative High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Ottawa Public School District, which includes Dunes Alternative High School.
$13,507
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dunes Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ottawa High School Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunes Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Holland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~81 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~40.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dunes Alternative High School
How many students attend Dunes Alternative High School?
Dunes Alternative High School has 81 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunes Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunes Alternative High School is 40.5:1, which is 131% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 158% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunes Alternative High School?
63.3% of students at Dunes Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunes Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Dunes Alternative High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunes Alternative High School?
Dunes Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dunes Alternative High School rank among public schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunes Alternative High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holland on the city page.
Is Dunes Alternative High School a good school?
Dunes Alternative High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Ottawa Public School District?
Besides Dunes Alternative High School, West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students), Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students), and Macatawa Bay Middle School (632 students). See the West Ottawa Public School District district page for the complete list.
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