West Ottawa High School (Closed 2021)

Serving 1,069 students in grades 6-8, 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,069 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
9%
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Black
6%
18%
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White
57%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Ottawa High School?
1,069 students attend West Ottawa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of West Ottawa High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Ottawa High School?
West Ottawa High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Ottawa High School offer ?
West Ottawa High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Ottawa High School part of?
West Ottawa High School is part of West Ottawa Public School District.

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