- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holland, MI
Holland Heights
Federal NCES profile for Holland Heights, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261842001628
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holland Heights earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #10 of 17
- schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Holland Heights has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holland Heights ranks #10 of 17 schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: Holland City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261842001628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Holland Heights grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 261842001628 · Holland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 15.4:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Holland High School (967 students)
Holland Heights grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Holland Heights in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holland High S
Holland High School
967 students
- Holland Middle
Holland Middle School
605 students
- West
West
413 students
- Holland Langua 307
Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte
307 students
- Jefferson 254
Jefferson
254 students
- This school 247
Holland Heights
247 students
What this shows Holland Heights reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holland Heights compares
Holland Heights is a growing 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,878
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
White 27.5%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Holland Heights is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Holland City School District reports $17,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holland Heights Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holland Heights's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Holland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holland Heights
How many students attend Holland Heights?
Holland Heights has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holland Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Holland Heights is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holland Heights?
78.9% of students at Holland Heights are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holland Heights?
The largest demographic group at Holland Heights is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holland Heights?
Holland Heights has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holland Heights rank among schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Holland Heights ranks #10 of 17 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 schools in Holland on the city page.
What other schools are in Holland City School District?
Besides Holland Heights, Holland City School District also operates Holland High School (967 students), Holland Middle School (605 students), and West (413 students). See the Holland City School District district page for the complete list.