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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,924 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 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,924 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Holland City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#449 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
85 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,384 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
9%
# Black Students
254 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
9%
18%
# White Students
1,033 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
35%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
219
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
191
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
195
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
198
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
274
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
231
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
294
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,234 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,281 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,234
$18,267
Spending / Student
$17,281
$17,461
Best Holland City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
West
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 West 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5080
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Holland Language At Van Raalte
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2601
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2601
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
282 West 30th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
Holland Heights
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
856 East 12th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #66.
Holland High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Grades: 8-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #77.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
373 East 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maplewood
Special Education School
925 Central Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2105
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2105
Grades: PK-K
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holland City School District?
Holland City School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,924 students.
What is the rank of Holland City School District?
Holland City School District is ranked #439 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holland City School District?
47% of Holland City School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Holland City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,281 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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