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West Ottawa Public School District

Michigan · Public School District
13
Schools
6,558
Students
$20,164
Per-Pupil Spend
+41% nat'l
55.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
91.5%
Graduation Rate
+5.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West Ottawa Public School District is a public school district in Michigan serving 6,558 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,164 is above average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Harbor Lights Middle School06–08817
Macatawa Bay Middle School06–08646
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dunes Alternative High School09–1249
West Ottawa High School Campus09–122,196
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
West Ottawa Virtual AcademyKG–1230
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,164+41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
38%
State
51.2%
Local (property tax)
38.2%
Federal
10.6%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
6,558
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.5%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.5% graduation rate — 5.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,164 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Ottawa Public School District?
West Ottawa Public School District has 13 public schools, serving a total of 6,558 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Ottawa Public School District?
The graduation rate is 91.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Ottawa Public School District spend per student?
West Ottawa Public School District spends $20,164 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Ottawa Public School District?
55% of students in West Ottawa Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Ottawa Public School District?
No, West Ottawa Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Ottawa Public School District serve?
West Ottawa Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Ottawa Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Ottawa Public School District is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.