Holland City School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public schools in Holland City School District, serving 3,484 students. Holland City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Holland City School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Holland City School District are West, Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte and Holland Heights. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Holland City School District |
| School District Phone Number | (616) 494-2005 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,484 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 217 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Holland City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 75% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #423 out of 869 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 93 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,625 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 47% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 291 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 8% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 1,267 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 36% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 199 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 314 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 229 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 232 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 241 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 229 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 260 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 240 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 233 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 270 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 286 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 308 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 318 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 324 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $15,583 is higher than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $15,419 is higher than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $54 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $54 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,583 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,419 | $13,281 |
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Holland City School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- West Math: 52% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20%500 West 24th St10
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2350
Grades: K-7 | 418 students
- Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%461 Van Raalte Ave10
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2000
Grades: K-7 | 315 students
- Holland Heights Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%856 East 12th St10
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2750
Grades: PK-7 | 282 students
- East Math: 31% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50%373 East 24th St10
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2425
Grades: K-7 | 585 students
- Jefferson Math: 27% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50%282 West 30th St10
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2500
Grades: K-7 | 378 students
- Holland Virtual Technical High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50%600 Van Raalte Ave10
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2815
Grades: 6-12 | 47 students
- Holland High School Math: 10% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50%600 Van Raalte Ave10
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2200
Grades: 8-12 | 1,459 student
- Maplewood Special Education School925 Central Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2650
Grades: PK-K | n/a student
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