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Zeeland Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
12
Schools
5,995
Students
$16,393
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
27.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
95.9%
Graduation Rate
+9.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Zeeland Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 5,995 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,393 is above average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools7 schools
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cityside Middle School06–08736
Creekside Middle School05–08604
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Venture Academy09–1282
Zeeland East High School09–12973
Zeeland West High School09–12976
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,393+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
38%
State
56.2%
Local (property tax)
38.4%
Federal
5.4%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
5,995
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.9%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.9% graduation rate — 9.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Zeeland Public Schools?
Zeeland Public Schools has 12 public schools, serving a total of 5,995 students.
What is the graduation rate for Zeeland Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 95.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Zeeland Public Schools spend per student?
Zeeland Public Schools spends $16,393 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Zeeland Public Schools?
28% of students in Zeeland Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Zeeland Public Schools?
No, Zeeland Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Zeeland Public Schools serve?
Zeeland Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.