Zeeland West High School

3390 100th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 976 students in grades 9-12, Zeeland West High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 976 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Zeeland West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Zeeland West High School's student population of 976 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
976 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Zeeland West High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zeeland West High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#665 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Zeeland West High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Zeeland West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Zeeland West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Zeeland West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Zeeland West High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
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White
74%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Zeeland West High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Zeeland West High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Zeeland West 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zeeland West High School's ranking?
Zeeland West High School is ranked #665 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Zeeland West High School often compared to?
Zeeland West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zeeland East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zeeland West High School?
The graduation rate of Zeeland West High School is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Zeeland West High School?
976 students attend Zeeland West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Zeeland West High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zeeland West High School?
Zeeland West High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zeeland West High School offer ?
Zeeland West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Zeeland West High School part of?
Zeeland West High School is part of Zeeland School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 976 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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