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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 609 students in West Michigan Aviation Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in West Michigan Aviation Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,540 Schools
# Students
609 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
West Michigan Aviation Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 855 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
48%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
44 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
7%
18%
# White Students
449 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
74%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
149
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,846 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,351 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,846
$18,267
Spending / Student
$9,351
$17,461
Best West Michigan Aviation Academy School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5363 44th Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
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 609 students.
What is the rank of West Michigan Aviation Academy School District?
West Michigan Aviation Academy School District is ranked #48 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Michigan Aviation Academy School District?
74% of West Michigan Aviation Academy School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Michigan Aviation Academy School District?
West Michigan Aviation Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is West Michigan Aviation Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,351 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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