Total enrollment
6,729
-45 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
14 schools in West Ottawa Public School District
Michigan · 6,729 students · 2 cities
West Ottawa Public School District (Michigan) covers 14 public K-12 schools and approximately 6,729 students, averaging 481 per campus.
7-year change in West Ottawa Public School District
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
39%
was 43%
% Hispanic
45%
was 41%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
6%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ottawa High School Campus | Holland | High | 09-12 | 2,187 |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Holland | Middle | 06-08 | 903 |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School | Holland | Middle | 06-08 | 632 |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | Holland | Elementary | PK-05 | 466 |
| Lakeshore Elementary School | Holland | Elementary | PK-05 | 440 |
| Woodside Elementary School | Holland | Elementary | PK-05 | 431 |
| Great Lakes Elementary School | Holland | Elementary | PK-05 | 426 |
| Pine Creek Elementary School | Holland | Elementary | PK-05 | 418 |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Holland | Elementary | PK-05 | 293 |
| North Holland Elementary School | Holland | Elementary | KG-05 | 267 |
| Sheldon Woods Elementary School | West Olive | Elementary | PK-05 | 145 |
| Dunes Alternative High School | Holland | High | 09-12 | 81 |
| West Ottawa Virtual Academy | Holland | Combined | KG-12 | 40 |
| Riley Farms Elementary | Holland | Elementary | M-M | · |
About West Ottawa Public School District
West Ottawa Public School District is a low-population Michigan school district running 14 campuses with combined enrollment near 6,729.
On the level-by-level breakdown, West Ottawa Public School District is made up of 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 combined or other.
Per-school enrollment averages around 481 in this district, noticeably above the Michigan typical of 406.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in West Ottawa Public School District has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,774 students to 6,729. West Ottawa Public School District now counts 13 public schools, up from 12 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 43% to 39%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for West Ottawa Public School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.