West Ottawa High School (Closed 2023)

West Ottawa High School serves 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

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Ottawa High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Ottawa High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Ottawa High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Ottawa High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Ottawa High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Ottawa High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of West Ottawa High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Ottawa High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Ottawa High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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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