Ottawa Hills High School is a high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ottawa Hills is one of five high schools of the Grand Rapids Public Schools. The school colors are orange and black, and the athletic teams are referred to as the Bengals. They were previously referred to as the Indians.
Serving 385 students in grades 9-12, Ottawa Hills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ottawa Hills High School serves the southeast part of Grand Rapids, MI, covering an area of approximately 17.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, and the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone is about 2.1 miles, extending up to 4.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ottawa Hills High School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ottawa Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ottawa Hills High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2717 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bengals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ottawa Hills High School's ranking?
Ottawa Hills High School is ranked #2717 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ottawa Hills High School often compared to?
Ottawa Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Kentwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ottawa Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Ottawa Hills High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Ottawa Hills High School?
385 students attend Ottawa Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ottawa Hills High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ottawa Hills High School?
Ottawa Hills High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ottawa Hills High School offer ?
Ottawa Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ottawa Hills High School part of?
Ottawa Hills High School is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Ottawa Hills High School located?
Ottawa Hills High School is located in the Shawnee Park neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Shawnee Park.
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