Westwood Heights Schools

3425 W Pierson Rd, Ste 1
Flint, MI 48504-6981
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,185 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 95% 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
3,462 Schools
# Students
1,185 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

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

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

6%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

13%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

5%
38%
50%
81.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
51.3%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 2003–2012. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
88%
18%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
5%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,591 is higher than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 77% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,274 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 71% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$29 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$24,591
$22,572

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$24,274
$21,839

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Westwood Heights Schools Public Schools (2026-27)

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 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
3207 Finney Ct
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-4657
Gr: K-1 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westwood Heights Schools?
Westwood Heights Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,185 students.
What is the rank of Westwood Heights Schools?
Westwood Heights Schools is ranked #800 out of 844 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?
88% of Westwood Heights Schools students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westwood Heights Schools?
Westwood Heights Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Westwood Heights Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,274 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 71% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,185 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 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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