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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,069 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
25%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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