Top Rankings
West Michigan Aviation Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 600 students in West Michigan Aviation Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in West Michigan Aviation Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,461 Schools
# Students
600 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Michigan Aviation Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 844 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.1%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% White
73%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,433 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,322 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,433
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,322
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Michigan Aviation Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5363 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Michigan Aviation Academy School District?
West Michigan Aviation Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 600 students.
What is the rank of Westchigan Aviation Academy School District?
Westchigan Aviation Academy School District is ranked #9 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westchigan Aviation Academy School District?
73% of Westchigan Aviation Academy School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westchigan Aviation Academy School District?
Westchigan Aviation Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Westchigan Aviation Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,322 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
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