Holland City School District

320 W 24th St
Holland, MI 49423-3267
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Holland City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,860 students in Holland City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Holland City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,860 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Holland City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#411 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
35%
42%
45%
34%
38%
72%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
48%
9%
% Black
10%
18%
% White
33%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,686 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,667 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,686
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,667
$17,693

Best Holland City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 W 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Holland Heights
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
856 E 12th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2601
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Holland High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Gr: 8-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
282 W 30th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
373 E 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Maplewood
Special Education School
925 Central Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2105
Gr: PK-K

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Holland City School District?
Holland City School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,860 students.
What is the rank of Holland City School District?
Holland City School District is ranked #432 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holland City School District?
48% of Holland City School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holland City School District?
Holland City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Holland City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,667 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,860 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 72% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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