West Ottawa High School Campus

Summary:

West Ottawa High School Campus is a public high school located in Holland, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,196 students. The school is part of the West Ottawa Public School District, which is ranked 260 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Ottawa High School Campus stands out for its diverse student population, with 42.81% White, 2.96% African American, 40.53% Hispanic, 8.29% Asian, and 5.01% two or more races. This diversity is notably higher compared to nearby schools like Hamilton High School (88.6% White) and Zeeland East High School (76.05% White). Academically, the school consistently ranks in the top 50% of Michigan high schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and maintains a strong four-year graduation rate ranging from 92.0% to 94.2% over the past five years, higher than the state average.

While West Ottawa High School Campus excels in many areas, it faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 16.9% to 31.7% over the past five years, which is higher than nearby schools like Zeeland East High School (11.8%) and Hamilton High School (17.5%). Additionally, the school's performance among certain racial subgroups, such as Hispanic and Asian students, indicates potential achievement gaps that the school may need to address.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3685 Butternut Dr
       Holland, MI  49424-5439


(616) 786-1100

District: West Ottawa Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,092 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  2,196

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.8%
Hispanic:
40.5%
Asian:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.6% Help


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Compare Details West Ottawa High School Campus ranks better than 75.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Ottawa High School Campus who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42.8%), Hispanic (40.5%), Asian (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Ottawa High School Campus is 20.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Ottawa High School Campus is $14,092.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Ottawa High School Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks West Ottawa High School Campus 180th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See West Ottawa High School Campus in the ranking list.)

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West Ottawa Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Ottawa Public School District 260th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Ottawa High School Campus

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Rank History for all students at West Ottawa High School Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.21 355th 705 49.6%
2007 75.35 177th 767 76.9%
2008 77.29 176th 750 76.5%
2009 76.31 183rd 754 75.7%
2010 77.63 156th 765 79.6%
2011 73.05 235th 784 70.0%
2012 77.94 146th 773 81.1%
2013 75.34 174th 805 78.4%
2014 74.50 164th 799 79.5%
2015 87.03 78th 832 90.6%
2016 75.93 169th 852 80.2%
2017 72.53 188th 835 77.5%
2018 69.74 225th 824 72.7%
2019 68.95 193rd 666 71.0%
2021 76.59 97th 561 82.7%
2022 54.97 264th 531 50.3%
2023 64.68 216th 735 70.6%
2024 69.42 180th 743 75.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Ottawa High School Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.35 29th 93 68.8%
2019 20.31 29th 36 19.4%
2021 86.83 4th 24 83.3%
2022 63.09 14th 32 56.3%
2023 24.77 86th 110 21.8%
2024 69.52 26th 105 75.2%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Ottawa High School Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.71 47th 102 53.9%
2023 24.99 26th 35 25.7%
2024 27.89 29th 43 32.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Ottawa High School Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.63 137th 315 56.5%
2024 38.52 75th 130 42.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Ottawa High School Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.11 275th 755 63.6%
2019 50.30 262nd 532 50.8%
2021 57.22 160th 417 61.6%
2022 43.56 239th 369 35.2%
2023 35.38 407th 614 33.7%
2024 64.48 190th 654 70.9%
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Rank History for Female students at West Ottawa High School Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.27 231st 710 67.5%
2019 63.94 192nd 554 65.3%
2021 72.06 95th 462 79.4%
2022 45.35 257th 416 38.2%
2023 47.73 310th 611 49.3%
2024 56.99 244th 619 60.6%
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Rank History for Male students at West Ottawa High School Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.80 225th 707 68.2%
2019 64.32 181st 543 66.7%
2021 71.36 97th 472 79.4%
2022 53.00 216th 440 50.9%
2023 71.44 144th 611 76.4%
2024 73.21 141st 633 77.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Ottawa High School Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.00 64th 87 26.4%
2019 31.26 32nd 42 23.8%
2021 22.78 36th 42 14.3%
2022 7.26 30th 31 3.2%
2023 16.36 56th 63 11.1%
2024 25.13 55th 70 21.4%
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Rank History for African American students at West Ottawa High School Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.58 80th 254 68.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Ottawa High School Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.70 98th 201 51.2%
2019 41.48 55th 97 43.3%
2021 43.86 38th 64 40.6%
2022 22.48 69th 83 16.9%
2023 32.43 130th 190 31.6%
2024 34.06 127th 195 34.9%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at West Ottawa High School Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.54 63rd 708 91.1%
2019 87.76 62nd 582 89.3%
2021 93.60 33rd 516 93.6%
2022 76.58 108th 492 78.0%
2023 84.17 76th 647 88.3%
2024 92.05 39th 638 93.9%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

West Ottawa High School Campus Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Open Quote West Ottawa HS offers a good amount of AP type courses to permit students a different academic levels purse more challenging options. They have a variety of electives and programs to encourage exploration of different fields of interest. Great teachers and student support. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Ottawa High School Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1214 11 24 97 1 n/a n/a -10 1337
1989 1191 12 42 99 3 n/a n/a -12 1335
1990 1168 11 48 100 2 n/a n/a 0 1329
1991 1149 10 67 71 4 n/a n/a 0 1301
1992 1158 13 80 69 4 n/a n/a 0 1324
1993 1125 19 75 79 4 n/a n/a 0 1302
1994 1172 18 62 98 2 n/a n/a 0 1352
1995 1306 23 98 115 3 n/a n/a 0 1545
1996 1306 23 98 115 3 n/a n/a 0 1545
1997 1340 25 138 132 5 n/a n/a 0 1640
1998 1425 25 150 137 2 n/a n/a 0 1739
1999 1050 23 123 89 1 n/a n/a 0 1286
2000 1111 24 128 114 2 n/a n/a 0 1379
2001 1120 30 120 133 3 n/a n/a 0 1406
2002 1230 39 146 228 6 n/a n/a 22 1671
2003 1230 39 146 228 6 n/a n/a 22 1671
2004 1280 43 140 259 5 n/a n/a 28 1755
2005 1279 54 171 302 7 n/a n/a 39 1852
2006 1598 103 210 506 10 n/a n/a 65 2492
2007 1524 96 219 492 7 n/a n/a 88 2426
2008 1431 116 228 533 11 n/a n/a 16 2335
2009 1352 101 221 544 7 n/a n/a 74 2299
2010 1296 80 221 583 7 n/a n/a 153 2340
2011 1234 57 203 694 4 7 76 0 2275
2012 1199 73 212 755 3 0 76 0 2318
2013 1200 60 227 749 4 0 85 0 2325
2014 1177 69 234 725 2 0 90 0 2297
2015 1183 75 229 738 6 0 88 0 2319
2016 1096 59 228 778 4 1 91 0 2257
2017 1040 53 210 818 7 0 92 0 2220
2018 1042 58 206 826 3 0 97 0 2232
2019 1015 70 189 868 4 1 106 0 2253
2020 1003 76 169 832 5 1 98 0 2184
2021 1015 64 170 806 6 2 103 0 2166
2022 989 73 179 872 7 5 108 0 2233
2023 940 65 182 890 7 2 110 0 2196

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Ottawa High School Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1337 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1335 n/a n/a 4
1990 1329 76.0 17.4 4.1
1991 1301 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1324 n/a n/a 7.1
1993 1302 n/a 0.0 0
1994 1352 72.1 18.8 4.5
1995 1545 84.7 18.2 5.6
1996 1545 84.7 18.2 5.6
1997 1640 91.0 18.0 8.7
1998 1739 96.0 18.1 7.6
1999 1286 76.0 16.9 7.2
2000 1379 74.8 18.4 7.9
2001 1406 79.9 17.6 9
2002 1671 87.6 19.1 16.1
2003 1671 87.6 19.1 16.1
2004 1755 81.8 21.5 19.2
2005 1852 81.6 22.7 20.6
2006 2492 124.4 20.0 24.9
2007 2426 121.7 19.9 29.6
2008 2335 124.0 18.8 29.5
2009 2299 118.6 19.4 37.1
2010 2340 117.2 19.9 44.1
2011 2275 116.8 19.4 49.1
2012 2318 112.9 20.5 47.2
2013 2325 109.1 21.3 48
2014 2297 110.0 20.8 45.7
2015 2319 109.0 21.2 47.1
2016 2257 108.0 20.8 48.3
2017 2220 108.4 20.4 41.4
2018 2232 106.3 20.9 50.8
2019 2253 108.0 20.8 47.6
2020 2184 106.2 20.5 23.8
2021 2166 99.9 21.6 36.8
2022 2233 106.0 21.0 49.2
2023 2196 108.6 20.2 50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Ottawa High School Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1337 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1335 n/a n/a 4
1990 1329 76.0 17.4 4.1
1991 1301 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1324 n/a n/a 7.1
1993 1302 n/a 0.0 0
1994 1352 72.1 18.8 4.5
1995 1545 84.7 18.2 5.6
1996 1545 84.7 18.2 5.6
1997 1640 91.0 18.0 8.7
1998 1739 96.0 18.1 7.6
1999 1286 76.0 16.9 7.2
2000 1379 74.8 18.4 7.9
2001 1406 79.9 17.6 9
2002 1671 87.6 19.1 16.1
2003 1671 87.6 19.1 16.1
2004 1755 81.8 21.5 19.2
2005 1852 81.6 22.7 20.6
2006 2492 124.4 20.0 24.9
2007 2426 121.7 19.9 29.6
2008 2335 124.0 18.8 29.5
2009 2299 118.6 19.4 37.1
2010 2340 117.2 19.9 44.1
2011 2275 116.8 19.4 49.1
2012 2318 112.9 20.5 47.2
2013 2325 109.1 21.3 48
2014 2297 110.0 20.8 45.7
2015 2319 109.0 21.2 47.1
2016 2257 108.0 20.8 48.3
2017 2220 108.4 20.4 41.4
2018 2232 106.3 20.9 50.8
2019 2253 108.0 20.8 47.6
2020 2184 106.2 20.5 23.8
2021 2166 99.9 21.6 36.8
2022 2233 106.0 21.0 49.2
2023 2196 108.6 20.2 50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Ottawa High School Campus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $536 (4.7%) $10,966 (95.3%) $11,502
2020 $587 (4.9%) $11,321 (95.1%) $11,908
2021 $920 (7.8%) $10,904 (92.2%) $11,823
2022 $1,123 (8.4%) $12,316 (91.6%) $13,439
2023 $947 (6.7%) $13,145 (93.3%) $14,092

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Ottawa High School Campus

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 193rd of 666 High schoolsRanks 216th of 735 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (West Ottawa High School Campus)55.643
 12.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (West Ottawa Public School District)55.342.9
 12.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (West Ottawa High School Campus)59.854.2
 5.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (West Ottawa Public School District)59.654
 5.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Ottawa High School Campus)4132.2
 8.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Ottawa Public School District)40.631.9
 8.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22532196
 2.5%
African American7065
 7.1%
American Indian47
 75%
Asian189182
 3.7%
Hispanic868890
 2.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White1015940
 7.4%
Two or More Races106110
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%50.6%
 3%


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West Ottawa High School Campus ranks 180th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,196 students attended West Ottawa High School Campus.

Students at West Ottawa High School Campus are 43% White, 41% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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