- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holland, MI
West Ottawa High School Campus
Federal NCES profile for West Ottawa High School Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263591007194
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Ottawa High School Campus earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #24 of 24
- public schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Ottawa High School Campus has class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Ottawa High School Campus ranks #24 of 24 public schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: West Ottawa Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263591007194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
West Ottawa High School Campus held near 2,185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 108.6 → 111.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 263591007194 · Holland, MI High · LARGE · TRAD
2,187 enr · 20.3:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students)
West Ottawa High School Campus held near 2,185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 108.6 → 111.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Ottawa High School Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Woodside Eleme 431
Woodside Elementary School
431 students
What this shows West Ottawa High School Campus reports 2,187 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Ottawa High School Campus compares
West Ottawa High School Campus held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,187 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,187
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Michigan - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 332 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 38.1%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, West Ottawa High School Campus is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 West Ottawa High School Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Ottawa High School Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Holland
2 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 (~2,187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Ottawa High School Campus
How many students attend West Ottawa High School Campus?
West Ottawa High School Campus has 2,187 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 2,196 (2022-23) → 2,185 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ottawa High School Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ottawa High School Campus is 20.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Ottawa High School Campus?
43.9% of students at West Ottawa High School Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Ottawa High School Campus?
The largest demographic group at West Ottawa High School Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Ottawa High School Campus?
West Ottawa High School Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Ottawa High School Campus rank among public schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, West Ottawa High School Campus ranks #24 of 24 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 West Ottawa High School Campus, West Ottawa Public School District also operates Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students), Macatawa Bay Middle School (632 students), and Waukazoo Elementary School (466 students). See the West Ottawa Public School District district page for the complete list.