Charter School
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
- BOverall Grade
- Public, Charter
- PK, K-12
- Grand Rapids, MI
- 56 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- DiversityA
- TeachersA-
- College PrepC+
- Clubs & ActivitiesC
- Health & SafetyA-
- AdministrationB-
- SportsC
- FoodA-
- Resources & FacilitiesB-
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science Rankings
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- Cost of LivingA-
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingA-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$53,452
National
$55,322Median Rent
$710
National
$949Median Home Value
$148,400
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
Poll
- 40%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
653
Free or Reduced Lunch
60%
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.5 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.5 responses
- 60%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.5 responses
Teachers
- 60%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.10 responses
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$8,426/ year
National
$12,239- 33%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.9 responses
- 33%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.9 responses
- 22%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.9 responses
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science Reviews
56 reviews
All Categories
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science is a GREAT school to attend. All of the teachers care about your education and will spend time out of their day to help you. The teachers main priority to to help you succeed. The teachers want to get to know you on a personal level, they will ask how your weekend was or if you are doing okay. The school is on 62 acres and a lot of the leaning material you can learn outside so that gives you a different experience then just the class room setting.
We relocated to attend WMAES. It was different for both of my children, as one excelled and the other was pushed out.
Overall, the curriculum was attractive and teachers appeared to care about success. However, I often wonder if the test scores are higher, because of the treatment of children who need extra time. I seen 3 who struggled and were eventually pushed out and it was recorded as, "behavioral concerns".
Good curriculum, poor adversity intervention.
Overall, the curriculum was attractive and teachers appeared to care about success. However, I often wonder if the test scores are higher, because of the treatment of children who need extra time. I seen 3 who struggled and were eventually pushed out and it was recorded as, "behavioral concerns".
Good curriculum, poor adversity intervention.
My experience with WMAES has been one that of a very challenging one. WMAES is a very hard school, especially in high school, as they require you to take challenging classes to graduate. Most the teachers are good at explaining the things taught, others not so much. Overall however, the teachers do a good job. The only thing I would like to see change is the amount of explaining the teachers give. The school does not do well with giving students time off, however. Students seem very overworked.