Top Rankings
Holland City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,860 students in Holland City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Holland City School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,860 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holland City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#435 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)72%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
48%
9%
% Black
10%
18%
% White
33%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,686 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,667 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,686
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,667
$17,693
Best Holland City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5080
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2601
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2601
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Holland Heights
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
856 E 12th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
282 W 30th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #55.
Holland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Grades: 8-12
| 966 students
Rank: #66.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
373 E 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #77.
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maplewood
Special Education School
925 Central Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2105
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2105
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holland City School District?
Holland City School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,860 students.
What is the rank of Holland City School District?
Holland City School District is ranked #416 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holland City School District?
48% of Holland City School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holland City School District?
Holland City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Holland City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,667 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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