Enrollment
975
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zeeland West High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zeeland West High School
Zeeland West High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Zeeland, Michigan, enrolling 975 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.6% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 975 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 209 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Zeeland's high schools, it stands alongside Venture Academy (82 students): Zeeland West High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 20.5:1).
Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland East High School (935 students) and Cityside Middle School (771 students) alongside Zeeland West High School.
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 Zeeland West High School compares
Zeeland West High School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,560
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
Counselors3.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zeeland Public Schools, which includes Zeeland West High School.
$13,560
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 56.2%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~975 students)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Zeeland West High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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