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Best High Schools in Zip Code 49464

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Top rankedZeeland East High School90^th of 800 Michigan high schools

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Zeeland East High School up 74 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

Zip code 49464 in Zeeland, Michigan, is served by three public high schools—Zeeland West High School, Zeeland East High School, and Venture Academy—all part of the highly rated Zeeland Public Schools district, which ranks in the 87th percentile statewide.

For parents, the two traditional high schools are clear standouts. Zeeland East High School is the academic leader, having jumped to the 89th percentile in the latest rankings and posting the strongest proficiency rates in nearly every subject, including 74% proficiency in PSAT English Language Arts and 54.3% in PSAT Math for 10th graders. Zeeland West High School is the consistent performer, maintaining a 4-star rating for three straight years with a 96.2% graduation rate and remarkably low chronic absenteeism of just 7.6%. Both schools far exceed state averages in graduation rates (96%+ vs. 84%) and have dropout rates around 2.5%, compared to the state's 7.1%. However, math remains a relative weakness at both schools, with only about 35-39% of 11th graders proficient in SAT Math, though this still beats the state average of 26.5%. Venture Academy, a much smaller alternative program with 82 students, faces significant challenges, including a 69.1% chronic absenteeism rate, a 19.3% dropout rate, and a 74.1% graduation rate—all far worse than its sister schools and state averages.

One notable trend is that Zeeland West saw a sharp 15-point drop in SAT Reading/Writing proficiency from 72% to 56.7% year-over-year, which may warrant attention. Meanwhile, Zeeland East spends less per student ($14,857 vs. $16,115) yet outperforms its rival, suggesting greater efficiency. The district's overall strength masks the stark contrast at Venture Academy, which serves a higher-need population (29.3% free/reduced lunch) with the lowest per-student spending ($12,697). While the two main high schools offer excellent, well-rounded education options, families should be aware that Venture Academy is a specialized program with different challenges and success metrics.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)		PSAT Mathematics (2026)		SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Zeeland West High School	Public	9-12	3390 100th Ave	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 748-4500	975	52	18.7	16.1%	701 (71.9%)	14 (1.4%)	169 (17.3%)	51 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	35 (3.6%)	71.2	176^th of 800 public high schools	78.0%		82.3	95^th of 739 public high schools	87.1%	81	63.2	62.1	46.6	41.5	56.7	34.6	35.1	60.6	$16,115	$864	$15,251
Venture Academy	Public	9-12	3390 100th Ave	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 748-4740	82	4	18.6	29.3%	48 (58.5%)	3 (3.7%)	26 (31.7%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	3 (3.7%)	26.2	563^rd of 800 public high schools	29.6%		22.1	567^th of 739 public high schools	23.3%	4		359.0		373.0	31.6	404.7	22.7	31.8	$12,697	$209	$12,488
Zeeland East High School	Public	9-12	3333 96th Ave	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 748-3100	935	50	18.5	15.1%	677 (72.4%)	19 (2.0%)	160 (17.1%)	32 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.8%)	83.9	90^th of 800 public high schools	88.8%		73.8	164^th of 739 public high schools	77.8%	74	71.2	74.0	56.1	54.3	64.1	38.6	41.8	66.7	$14,857	$751	$14,106

Cities Near Zip Code 49464

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Zeeland	3.7 mi	15	93^rd
Hudsonville	4.58 mi	14	16^th
Holland	5.61 mi	32	229^th
Allendale	6.39 mi	8	74^th
Jamestown	6.75 mi	1	21^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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