Our Schools
Dedicated, Diverse, Driven - Meet Our District
Guided by a visionary Board of Education, West Ottawa works diligently to meet the goals of our district - and the high standards of our educators, parents and community:
- Increase student achievement for all learners
- Build, grow and support all members of the West Ottawa staff
- Sustain and improve our respectful learning community
- Be effective stewards of the resources provided to the district
Points Of Pride
- All West Ottawa elementary and middle schools made AYP in both English Language Arts and Math and are at AYP phase 0.
- All West Ottawa schools earned an Education Yes! grade of an A or B.
- Above-average advanced placement participation and scores.
- Great Lakes Elementary, Harbor Lights Middle School, and West Ottawa High School are candidate schools to become International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. These three schools are pursuing authorization as IB World Schools.
Teamwork makes it all possible
We're blessed with a stellar team of dedicated teachers and support staff, tireless parent volunteers, talented students and enthusiastic community members. As our district grows, so does their combined energy - their commitment and care is boundless and bountiful. And it inspires us every day.
What To Know About West Ottawa
District Area: 69 square miles (Ottawa County)
District Population: 44,000+
Number of Schools: 12 Total
- 9 Elementary Schools (PreK-5th Grade)
- 2 Middle Schools (6-8th Grade)
- 1 High School (9-12th Grade)