West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science School District

4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534-2138
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 669 students in West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
669 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#239 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
39%
35%
49%
45%
45-49%
38%
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.56
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
24%
9%
% Black
10%
18%
% White
61%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,608 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,839 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,608
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,839
$17,693

Best West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Grades: PK-12
| 669 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science School District?
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science School District manages 1 public schools serving 669 students.
What is the rank of West Academy Of Environmental Science School District?
West Academy Of Environmental Science School District is ranked #258 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Academy Of Environmental Science School District?
61% of West Academy Of Environmental Science School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Academy Of Environmental Science School District?
West Academy Of Environmental Science School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is West Academy Of Environmental Science School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,839 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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