West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District

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

Top Rankings

West Michigan 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 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 669 students in West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Michigan.
Public Preschool in West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
1,088 Schools
# Students
669 Students
372,117 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
24,806 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 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
0.58
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
24%
9%
% Black
10%
21%
% White
61%
61%
% 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 $18,512. 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 $17,694. 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
$18,512
Spending / Student
$11,839
$17,694

Best West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science School District Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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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