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West Ottawa High School Campus

3685 BUTTERNUT DR, HOLLAND, MI 49424 · (616) 786-1100 · Ottawa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,187 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,187
High
DISTRICT 1,134 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
111 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 27.8:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
1,181 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 55%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
632
Grade 10
550
Grade 11
498
Grade 12
507
Student demographics
White
83338%
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
99746%
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 9%
Black
633%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 18%
Asian
1627%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 4%
Two+
1236%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Native American
90%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,12952%
Female
1,05848%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,187
-45 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
was 21.0:1
% White
38%
was 47%
% Hispanic
46%
was 37%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
7%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About West Ottawa High School Campus

West Ottawa High School Campus is a high school of big scale in HOLLAND, Michigan, run under West Ottawa Public School District, caters to 2,187 students in grades 9 through 12. That puts it 375% larger than the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 460 students.

Within West Ottawa Public School District, which oversees 13 schools and 6,729 students, West Ottawa High School Campus is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, West Ottawa High School Campus records that the most-represented group is Hispanic (46%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school reports 38% White, 7% Asian, 6% multiracial, 3% Black. That is meaningfully more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 10%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, West Ottawa High School Campus has 111 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 19.6:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 54% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Ottawa County (around 34%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

In the broader community, census data for Ottawa County shows median household earnings sit near $90,502, about 39% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. West Ottawa High School Campus is one of 103 public schools in Ottawa County (combined enrollment of about 42,894 students).

Nearest neighbor: Dunes Alternative High School, around 0.3 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around West Ottawa High School Campus.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. West Ottawa High School Campus's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 2,232 (now 2,187). White enrollment moved from 47% to 38% across the same window. Class-load math has tightened: from 21.0:1 in 2018 to 19.6:1 in 2025.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Ottawa County at a glance

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Population
301,203
Census ACS
Median income
$90,502
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
103
42,894 students

Quick facts

School name
West Ottawa High School Campus
District
West Ottawa Public School District
Address
3685 BUTTERNUT DR, HOLLAND, MI 49424
Phone
(616) 786-1100
County
Ottawa County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,187
Teachers (FTE)
111
Student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
1,181 (54%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
263591007194
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in West Ottawa Public School District
Other schools in HOLLAND
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About West Ottawa High School Campus
What is the total enrollment at West Ottawa High School Campus?
West Ottawa High School Campus enrolls approximately 2,187 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does West Ottawa High School Campus serve?
West Ottawa High School Campus serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at West Ottawa High School Campus?
Approximately 19.6:1 students per teacher at West Ottawa High School Campus.
How diverse is West Ottawa High School Campus?
West Ottawa High School Campus reports a student body of 38% White, 46% Hispanic, 3% Black, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees West Ottawa High School Campus?
West Ottawa High School Campus is overseen by West Ottawa Public School District in Ottawa County.
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