Overview
West Michigan Aviation Academy is a public high serving grades 9–12 in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. The school enrolls 608 students. It is part of the West Michigan Aviation Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 59% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictWest Michigan Aviation Academy
County26081
CityGRAND RAPIDS
ZIP49512
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260097708183
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment608
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %21%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)