Serving 25 students in grades 10-12, Ottawa Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
92%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ottawa Community School?
The graduation rate of Ottawa Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ottawa Community School?
25 students attend Ottawa Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ottawa Community School students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Ottawa Community School offer ?
Ottawa Community School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Ottawa Community School part of?
Ottawa Community School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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