Westwood Heights Schools

3425 W Pierson Rd, Ste 1
Flint, MI 48504-6981
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,564 students in Westwood Heights Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Westwood Heights Schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,564 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Westwood Heights Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 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 50% has increased from 46% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#796 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
6%
35%
13%
45%
5%
38%
50%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
81%
18%
% White
11%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,117 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,471 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,117
$18,512
Spending / Student
$12,471
$17,694

Best Westwood Heights Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy West Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 N Jennings Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-0123
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3484 N Jennings Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-5145
Gr: 2-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Hamady Community High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3223 W Carpenter Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-0890
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Hamady Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3223 W Carpenter Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-0895
Gr: 7-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
3207 Finney Ct
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-4657
Gr: K-1 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westwood Heights Schools?
Westwood Heights Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,564 students.
What is the rank of Westwood Heights Schools?
Westwood Heights Schools is ranked #801 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood Heights Schools?
81% of Westwood Heights Schools students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westwood Heights Schools?
Westwood Heights Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Westwood Heights Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,471 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,564 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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