At a glance
Reported students
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
28.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
426
West Ottawa Virtual Academy: 40 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
28.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 63
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 31.5:1
What the reported data says about West Ottawa Virtual Academy
West Ottawa Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Holland. It is one of 14 current school records connected to West Ottawa Public School District. NCES reports 40 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 28.6:1, above the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Ottawa Virtual Academy
- 1How do the reported 28.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50%
- Hispanic40%
- Black0%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West Ottawa Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Riley Farms Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
Enrollment not reported
Dunes Alternative High School
High · Grades 06–12
81 reported students
Sheldon Woods Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
145 reported students
Los Lagos Bilingual Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
267 reported students
Lakewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
293 reported students
Pine Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
418 reported students
Public schools near West Ottawa Virtual Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felch Street Building Other · Ottawa Area ISD | UG–UG | 118 | 2.1 mi |
| Sheldon Pines School Other · Ottawa Area ISD | KG–12 | 23 | 5.8 mi |
| Innocademy Other · Charter · Innocademy | PK–12 | 268 | 6.7 mi |
| ICademy Global Other · Charter · ICademy Global | KG–12 | 197 | 6.7 mi |
| Hamilton Virtual School Other · Hamilton Community Schools | KG–12 | 172 | 8 mi |
| Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center Other · Charter · Lighthouse Academy | 03–12 | 17 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Ottawa Virtual Academy
What grades does West Ottawa Virtual Academy serve?
West Ottawa Virtual Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in West Ottawa Public School District.
How many students attend West Ottawa Virtual Academy?
West Ottawa Virtual Academy reported 40 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 63 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Ottawa Virtual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 28.6:1, based on 40 students and 1.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Ottawa Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Ottawa Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on West Ottawa Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Ottawa Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Ottawa Virtual Academy in?
West Ottawa Virtual Academy is part of West Ottawa Public School District, based in Holland, MI, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Ottawa Virtual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Felch Street Building (2.1 mi), Sheldon Pines School (5.8 mi), Innocademy (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.