- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Dunes Alternative High School shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.4 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 263591008224 · Holland, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 40.5:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students)
Dunes Alternative High School shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 2.4 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dunes Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ottawa Hi
West Ottawa High School Campus
2,187 students
- Harbor Lights
Harbor Lights Middle School
903 students
- Macatawa Bay M 632
Macatawa Bay Middle School
632 students
- Waukazoo Eleme 466
Waukazoo Elementary School
466 students
- Lakeshore Elem 440
Lakeshore Elementary School
440 students
- This school 81
Dunes Alternative High School
81 students
What this shows Dunes Alternative High School reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunes Alternative High School compares
Dunes Alternative High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for West Ottawa Public School District reports $14,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~81 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), down 7.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.