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  2. Diversity
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  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
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  6. Health & Safety
    A+
  7. Administration
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  8. Sports
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  10. Resources & Facilities
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West Michigan Aviation Academy is a highly rated, public, charter school located in Grand Rapids, MI. It has 490 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 72% in reading.
Address
5363 44th Street S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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Telephone
(616) 446-8886
Website
westmichiganaviation.org

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
72%
Percent Proficient - Math
42%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
1170
56 responses
Average ACT
24
33 responses
AP Enrollment
19%
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Culture & 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.10 responses
Poll
80%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.10 responses
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Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
490
Free or Reduced Lunch
39%
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
55%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
48%
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.10 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
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Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$11,517/ year
National
$12,239
75%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.12 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.12 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.12 responses
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I have shadowed the school, attended the parent/student information night, and had a private tour of the school, and I cannot wait to attend in the fall of 2017! The students were friendly, as were the teachers, and there seemed to a higher passion for learning, diversity rate, and overall great atmosphere to the school. So excited for summer to be over so I can go back to school (certainly a phrase I've never said before!)
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This school is amazing! There are many many opportunities to further your education and experiences in life. We are very STEM and aviation focused. The staff and faculty is amazing. The aviation department is very professional and teaches us respect and gets us ready for the future in whatever career we choose. The staff work their butts off to make sure we succeed and we can go to them for anything school related. This school offers many clubs such as RC flying, drama, robotics, and music clubs. We are a newer school so there are many opportunities to start many new clubs. This year alone we started close to 5 new clubs.
It is an amazing charter-public school located at the Gerald R Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids. We have a flight program in which you can graduate with your private pilot license, and have two Cessna 172 aircraft. There is an incredible faculty from all sorts of different backgrounds, and experience. Partners of the Aviation Academy include Amway Corporation, Steelcase, University of Michigan, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Gulfstream aerospace, GE aviation, and many others.