Enrollment
2,187
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263591007194
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Ottawa High School Campus compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Ottawa High School Campus
West Ottawa High School Campus is a large high school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 2,187 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,187 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 576 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Holland's high schools, it stands alongside Roerinkknoll Education Center (118 students): West Ottawa High School Campus is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 5.9:1).
West Ottawa Public School District also operates Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students) and Macatawa Bay Middle School (632 students) alongside West Ottawa High School Campus.
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 West Ottawa High School Campus compares
West Ottawa High School Campus on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Ottawa Public School District, which includes West Ottawa High School Campus.
$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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~2,187 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Ottawa High School Campus a good school?
West Ottawa High School Campus earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 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.
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