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Enrollment
600
High
STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST MICHIGAN AVIATION ACADEMY·NCES 260097708183
West Michigan Aviation Academy
5363 44TH ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512 · (616) 446-8886 · Kent County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL600 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
36 FTE teachers
STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
19%
115 students
STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 149 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 151 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 146 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 154 | 26% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like West Michigan Aviation Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Michigan Aviation Academy this school | 600 | 19.2% | N/A |
| Haslett High School HASLETT | 774 | 18.9% | N/A |
| St Joseph High School SAINT JOSEPH | 933 | 18.1% | N/A |
| Rockford HS Freshman Center ROCKFORD | 584 | 17.3% | N/A |
| Allendale High School ALLENDALE | 737 | 19.9% | N/A |
| Hamilton High School HAMILTON | 793 | 20.7% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Michigan Aviation Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Kent County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 600 | #255 of 844 | #21 of 57 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.9:1 | #147 of 548 | #10 of 35 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 44.4% | #158 of 550 | #22 of 35 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 19.2% | #587 of 654 | #31 of 39 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.2% | #125 of 126 | #9 of 9 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
600
0 (0%) vs 2020
+659% since 2010-11, when it was 79
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 600 | 35.6 | 16.9:1 | 19% (115) |
| 2023-24 | 608 | 38.3 | 15.9:1 | 21% (129) |
| 2022-23 | 605 | 37.4 | 16.2:1 | 21% (129) |
| 2020-21 | 600 | 38 | 15.8:1 | 22% (133) |
| 2017-18 | 599 | 39.2 | 15.3:1 | 27% (159) |
| 2015-16 | 542 | 31 | 17.5:1 | 36% (195) |
| 2010-11 | 79 | 5 | 15.8:1 | 24% (19) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Michigan Aviation Academy.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (599 to 600); teachers down 9% (39.2 to 35.6).
About West Michigan Aviation Academy
West Michigan Aviation Academy is a public mid-sized high school in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. The school offers grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 600 students. That puts enrollment 30% bigger than the 460-student average for high schools in Michigan.
West Michigan Aviation Academy is not part of a larger district; federal data list it as its own local education agency.
More than half of the students at West Michigan Aviation Academy are White (73%). Other reported shares: 10% Black, 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 4% multiracial. That is in line with Kent County, where about 73% of residents are White. The diversity index for West Michigan Aviation Academy is 44%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Its ratio of 16.9:1 is based on 35.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. High schools in Michigan average 21.6:1, 4.8 more students per teacher than here. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 19%. That rate is below the 47% average among public schools in Kent County.
In Kent County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $82,631, about 41% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. There are 239 public schools in the county, enrolling about 97,253, West Michigan Aviation Academy among them.
Among nearby public schools, PrepNet Virtual Academy is closest at about 1.9 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of West Michigan Aviation Academy.
Locale: Suburb: Large. In NCES terms, the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. West Michigan Aviation Academy is a publicly funded charter school.
The school's size has been steady, with 600 students in 2020-21 and 600 in 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 15.8:1 in 2020-21, and 16.9:1 in 2024-25.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on special education services, counseling, and support programs here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Kent County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
663,150
Census ACS
Median income
$82,631
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
239
97,253 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GRAND RAPIDS
- East Kentwood High SchoolHigh · 2,068 students
- Northern High SchoolHigh · 1,088 students
- PrepNet Virtual AcademyCombined · 1,080 students
- Northview High SchoolHigh · 1,078 students
- Central High SchoolHigh · 999 students
- City High Middle SchoolHigh · 955 students
Nearby schools
- PrepNet Virtual Academy1.9 mi · 1,080
- Endeavor Elementary2.5 mi · 553
- Lighthouse Academy South Campus2.7 mi · 213
- Pine Ridge Elementary School2.7 mi · 472
- Ridge Park Charter Academy2.9 mi · 507
- Crestwood Middle School3.4 mi · 700
Frequently asked questions
About West Michigan Aviation AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at West Michigan Aviation Academy?
West Michigan Aviation Academy enrolls approximately 600 students in grades 09-12.
Is West Michigan Aviation Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Michigan Aviation Academy is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Michigan Aviation Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Michigan Aviation Academy is approximately 16.9:1 (36 FTE teachers).
How diverse is West Michigan Aviation Academy?
West Michigan Aviation Academy reports a student body of 73% White, 9% Hispanic, 10% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees West Michigan Aviation Academy?
West Michigan Aviation Academy is overseen by West Michigan Aviation Academy in Kent County.
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