- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Zeeland, MI
Zeeland West High School
Federal NCES profile for Zeeland West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263666001316
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zeeland West High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Zeeland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Zeeland West High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zeeland West High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Zeeland, MI.
School address
District: Zeeland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263666001316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Zeeland West High School held near 953 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 263666001316 · Zeeland, MI High · MID · TRAD
975 enr · 20.3:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Zeeland East High School (935 students)
Zeeland West High School held near 953 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Zeeland West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Zeeland West High School
975 students
- Zeeland East H
Zeeland East High School
935 students
- Cityside Middl
Cityside Middle School
771 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle School
577 students
- New Groningen
New Groningen School
512 students
- Quincy Element
Quincy Elementary School
455 students
What this shows Zeeland West High School reports 975 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zeeland West High School compares
Zeeland West High School 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 | 18.6% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 975 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
975
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
22.6%
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
$15,185
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Zeeland West High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Zeeland Public Schools reports $15,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zeeland West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland East High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cityside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Groningen School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quincy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zeeland West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Zeeland
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 (~975 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Zeeland West High School
How many students attend Zeeland West High School?
Zeeland West High School has 975 students enrolled. It is a high school in Zeeland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 976 (2022-23) → 953 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zeeland West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zeeland West High School 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 Zeeland West High School?
18.6% of students at Zeeland West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zeeland West High School?
The largest demographic group at Zeeland West High School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Zeeland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zeeland West High School?
Zeeland West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Zeeland West High School rank among public schools in Zeeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Zeeland West High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Zeeland, 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 Zeeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Zeeland Public Schools?
Besides Zeeland West High School, Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland East High School (935 students), Cityside Middle School (771 students), and Creekside Middle School (577 students). See the Zeeland Public Schools district page for the complete list.