Munster High School

Munster High School operates as a big high school in Munster, Indiana, part of School Town of Munster. Current enrollment sits at 1,474 students spanning grades 9 through 12. That puts it 81% larger than the typical public school in Indiana, which averages around 816 students.

Within School Town of Munster, which oversees 5 schools and 4,101 students, Munster High School is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Munster High School lists that the largest single group is White at 45%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 32% Hispanic, 10% Black, 8% Asian, 5% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 55%.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Munster High School has 88 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.7:1. The state averages about 16.6:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 25% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Lake County (around 47%), the school's rate is south of typical.

In the surrounding community, Lake County reports that the typical household earns roughly $71,493 per year, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. In all, Lake County runs 121 public schools (combined enrollment of about 74,661 students), of which Munster High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Wilbur Wright Middle School, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Munster High School.

The campus sits in a bedroom-community setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Munster High School has declined 4%, going from 1,528 students in 2018 to 1,474 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 58% to 45% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 22.4:1 in 2018 to 16.7:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.