For the 2025 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 14,771 students in Ottawa County, MI. The top ranked public high schools in Ottawa County, MI are Spring Lake Intermediate School, Spring Lake High School and Black River Public School Middlehigh. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Ottawa County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jenison High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ottawa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
345 Hammond St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-6845
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-6845
Gr: 5-9 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Spring Lake High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16140 148th Ave
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5501
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5501
Gr: 9-12 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: 6-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Jenison High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2140 Bauer Rd
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-3400
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Grand Haven High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17001 Ferris St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6000
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,724 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Hudsonville High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5155 32nd Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1500
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,951 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Jenison Innovation Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Zeeland West High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3390 100th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4500
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Zeeland East High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 96th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3100
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Allendale High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10760 68th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5585
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5585
Gr: 8-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Spring Lake Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14707 Leonard Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 847-7587
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 847-7587
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Caps Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
198 East St
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3205
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3205
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sheldon Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6542 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
New Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10760 68th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5575
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5575
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Innocademy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Coopersville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
198 East St
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3500
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1717.
Icademy Global
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-5637
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-5637
Gr: K-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1818.
West Ottawa High School Campus
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3685 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
West Ottawa Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Beech St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2299
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2299
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2121.
Holland High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Gr: 8-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10160 96th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2323.
Grand Haven Cyber School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 S Beechtree St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2424.
Dunes Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 152nd Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 S 6th St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3390 100th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4740
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4740
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Development School
Alternative School
106 S 6th St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Careerline Tech Center
Vocational School
13663 Port Sheldon St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8950
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8950
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
12263 James St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-4450
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-4450
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
12120 Fillmore St
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-4130
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-4130
Gr: 3-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Ottawa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Based Instruction Zeeland Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 Pine Street
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 738-8940
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 738-8940
Gr: 12
Elliott Street Bldg (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
605 Elliott Street
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8940
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8940
Gr: Inquire with school
342 West Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 395-2200
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 395-2200
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1623 West 32nd Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2900
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2900
Gr: K-3 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
3370 Allen St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1510
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1510
Gr: 9 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
175 West Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3050
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3050
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
282 West 30th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2500
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2500
Gr: 4-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12110 Fillmore St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Gr: 3-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
919 West 32nd Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2175
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2175
Gr: K | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
752 Lugers Road
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2800
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2800
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Minority enrollment: 32%
36 East 24th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2700
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2700
Gr: 4-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Oaisd Community Based Early Childhood (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
10160 96th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 738-8940
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 738-8940
Gr: PK
The Pines High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
583 Riley Street
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-6500
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-6500
Gr: 9-12
10690 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3470
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3470
Gr: K-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
156 West 11th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2639
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2639
Gr: 9-12
156 W. 11th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2850
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2850
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
633 Apple Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 393-7662
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 393-7662
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
500 W. 24th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2350
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
1036 N 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1000
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
121 Clover Street
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 915-1881
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 915-1881
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ottawa County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Ottawa County, MI include Spring Lake Intermediate School, Spring Lake High School and Black River Public School Middlehigh. Ottawa County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Ottawa County?
30 public high schools are located in Ottawa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ottawa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ottawa County include: Zeeland East High School vs. Zeeland West High School, Jenison High School vs. Hudsonville High School, Central High School vs. Grand Haven High School
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