Summary:
The city of Zeeland, Michigan, is served by 14 schools—including 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, and 2 alternative schools—that collectively enroll about 6,182 students, with the majority belonging to the highly rated Zeeland Public Schools district (87th percentile statewide, 4 stars).
For parents, the standout news is that Zeeland’s traditional schools generally outperform state averages by wide margins, especially in social studies (where 11th graders score 62.1% proficiency vs. 43.2% statewide) and in SAT math (35.8% vs. 26.5%). The two comprehensive high schools lead the way: Zeeland East High School jumped to the 89th percentile with a 96.6% graduation rate, while Zeeland West High School holds a 96.2% graduation rate and the district’s lowest chronic absenteeism (7.6%). At the elementary level, Adams Elementary School is the most improved, climbing 254 ranking spots to the 91st percentile, and Woodbridge Elementary School earned 5-star status. However, disparities exist: Roosevelt Elementary School ranks lowest among traditional schools (67th percentile) despite receiving the highest per-student funding ($21,185), and it struggles with a 24.8% chronic absenteeism rate—double the district average. Middle schools are solid, with Creekside Middle School and Cityside Middle School both ranking near the 78th–84th percentile range.
The alternative schools tell a more complex story. ICademy Global, an online charter, achieves a 94.2% graduation rate despite a 55.5% chronic absenteeism rate, while Venture Academy faces serious challenges—a 74.1% graduation rate, 19.3% dropout rate, and 69.1% chronic absenteeism. Notably, Zeeland Quest, the district’s smallest school (144 students), excels in 8th-grade science (78.6% proficiency vs. 39.2% state). Overall, Zeeland offers strong academics, but families should weigh school-specific attendance patterns and support needs, particularly at the elementary and alternative levels.
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