Top Rankings
Holland City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,816 students in Holland City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Holland City School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,816 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Holland City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#435 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
76%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
100 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,331 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
9%
# Black Students
254 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
9%
18%
# White Students
975 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
35%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
265
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
177
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
199
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
185
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
203
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
200
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
180
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
278
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
247
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,010 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,944 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,010
$18,370
Spending / Student
$17,944
$17,559
Best Holland City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5080
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2601
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2601
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Holland Heights
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
856 E 12th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
282 W 30th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Holland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Grades: 8-12
| 962 students
Rank: #66.
Holland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
373 E 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #77.
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holland City School District?
Holland City School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,816 students.
What is the rank of Holland City School District?
Holland City School District is ranked #418 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holland City School District?
47% of Holland City School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holland City School District?
Holland City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Holland City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,944 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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