West Michigan Aviation Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512 · West Michigan Aviation Academy
#38 of 591 high schools in Michigan
#1927 of 16,910 nationally
About West Michigan Aviation Academy
West Michigan Aviation Academy is a charter high located in Grand Rapids, in the West Michigan Aviation Academy school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 600 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 38th of 591 ranked high schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 600.
There are 106 schools in Grand Rapids; West Michigan Aviation Academy ranks 14th of 99 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Michigan Aviation Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Michigan Aviation Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Endeavor Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students · 4.0 km away
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
472 students · 4.4 km away
Ridge Park Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
507 students · 4.7 km away
Crestwood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students · 5.4 km away
Dutton Elementary School
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
317 students · 5.8 km away
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–4
431 students · 5.9 km away
Challenger Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 6.0 km away
Excel Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter other · Grades PK–12
791 students · 6.0 km away
Thornapple Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
361 students · 6.5 km away
Central High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students · 6.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Michigan Aviation Academy a good school?
West Michigan Aviation Academy has a Success Index (US) of 76.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #38 of 591 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Michigan Aviation Academy rank in Michigan?
West Michigan Aviation Academy ranks #38 of 591 high schools in Michigan and #1927 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Michigan Aviation Academy?
West Michigan Aviation Academy had 600 students in 2025.
Is West Michigan Aviation Academy a elementary school or a high school?
West Michigan Aviation Academy is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near West Michigan Aviation Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Michigan Aviation Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.