Best Holland Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,188 students in Holland, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Holland, MI are Black River Public School Middlehigh, Sheldon Pines School and West Ottawa High School Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holland, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Holland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Holland, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Black River Public School Middlehigh, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Holland, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: 6-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Sheldon Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6542 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
West Ottawa High School Campus
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3685 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4317 46th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5148
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
West Ottawa Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 Beech St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2299
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
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 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Holland High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Gr: 9-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10160 96th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 895-4303
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Dunes Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 152nd Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Careerline Tech Center
Vocational School
13663 Port Sheldon St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8950
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
12263 James St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-4450
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Holland, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Holland, MI include Black River Public School Middlehigh, Sheldon Pines School and West Ottawa High School Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Holland?
11 public high schools are located in Holland.
What is the racial composition of students in Holland?
Holland public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Holland are often viewed compared to one another?

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