Harbor Lights Middle School

www.westottawa.net

817 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harbor Lights Middle School is a public school serving grades 6–8 as part of the West Ottawa Public Schools district in Holland, Michigan. Located on 136th Avenue, the school is situated within a district known for its commitment to academic achievement, diverse student population, and a comprehensive range of extracurricular opportunities. As a middle school, Harbor Lights focuses on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, fostering an environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, emphasizing core academic subjects while offering various elective options to help students explore their interests. As part of the broader West Ottawa community, the school benefits from district-wide resources, modern facilities, and a focus on preparing students for college and career readiness. Parents and community members can find more detailed information regarding school calendars, staff directories, and academic policies on the official district website at [www.westottawa.net](http://www.westottawa.net).

817

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harbor Lights Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	334
Black	43
Asian	52
Two or More	51
American Indian	3

White
334 (40.9 %)
Hispanic
334 (40.9 %)
Asian
52 (6.4 %)
Two or More
51 (6.2 %)
Black
43 (5.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Ottawa Public School District
Phone:	(616)786-1000
Website:	http://www.westottawa.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	817
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 293

Grade 7 255

Grade 8 269