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Best Ottawa County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 14,771 students in Ottawa County, MI. The top-ranked public high schools in Ottawa County, MI are Spring Lake Intermediate School, Spring Lake High School and Black River Public School Middlehigh. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Ottawa County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jenison High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Ottawa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
345 Hammond St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-6845
Gr: 5-9 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Spring Lake High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16140 148th Ave
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5501
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: 6-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Jenison High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2140 Bauer Rd
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,506 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Grand Haven High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17001 Ferris St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,630 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Hudsonville High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5155 32nd Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,995 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Jenison Innovation Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Gr: 6-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Zeeland West High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3390 100th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Zeeland East High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3333 96th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Allendale High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10760 68th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5585
Gr: 8-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Spring Lake Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14707 Leonard Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 847-7587
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Caps Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
198 East St
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3205
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sheldon Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6542 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
New Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10760 68th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5575
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Innocademy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Coopersville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
198 East St
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
West Ottawa High School Campus
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3685 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
Hamilton Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4317 46th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5148
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
West Ottawa Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 Beech St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2299
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2020.
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2121.
Holland High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Gr: 9-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2222.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10160 96th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 895-4303
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2323.
Grand Haven Cyber School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 S Beechtree St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2424.
Dunes Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 152nd Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
106 S 6th St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3390 100th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4740
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Development School
Alternative School
106 S 6th St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Careerline Tech Center
Vocational School
13663 Port Sheldon St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8950
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
12263 James St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-4450
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
12120 Fillmore St
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-4130
Gr: 3-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ottawa County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ottawa County, MI include Spring Lake Intermediate School, Spring Lake High School and Black River Public School Middlehigh. Ottawa County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Ottawa County?
30 public high schools are located in Ottawa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ottawa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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