Applying to WMAA
WMAA is a public charter high school, open to any student residing in Michigan. Under our charter, we can have a maximum of 620 students (155 per grade).
Since we routinely receive more applications than there are available spots, a lottery system is enacted per federal and state regulations. To increase the chances of your student being accepted, you should apply by the end of the open enrollment period.
- When open enrollment ends, applications are counted. If there are fewer applications than openings, all applications will be accepted. If there are more applications than openings, the Academy will conduct a random selection lottery.
- Preference is given to siblings of students already enrolled.
- The lottery is a random selection to determine who will be accepted and who will be placed on a waiting list. The Academy will draw names from all students who submit completed application materials prior to the open enrollment deadline.
- Applications received after the open enrollment deadline are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for any remaining openings. If all spots are filled, the student’s name will be added to the end of the waiting list for his/her grade level.
- We encourage interested families to schedule a tour and/or attend one of our Parent & Student Information Nights.
Application Calendar for the 2027-28 School Year Enrollment
- August 24, 2026 | Applications open
- November 19, 2026 6:00pm | Parent & Student Information Session
- December 8, 2026 6:00pm | Parent & Student Information Session
- February 9, 2027 6:00pm | Parent & Student Information Session
- February 26, 2027 4:00pm | Open Enrollment Deadline – Applications Due
- March 4, 2027 5:00pm | Lottery
- Week of March 8, 2027 | Notification Letters Sent (acceptance or waitlist position)
We currently have a waiting list for each grade level for the 2026-2027 school year. Families are welcome to submit an application to be added to a wait list for the current school year. If you are interested in applying for the 2027-2028 school year, refer to the calendar above. Please note that a 2026-2027 application on file does not enter your student into the applicant pool for the 2027-2028 school year.
It is the policy of West Michigan Aviation Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital status in its programs, services, or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Dean 5363 44th Street Grand Rapids, MI 49512 info@westmichiganaviation.org