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Enrollment
1,474
High
DISTRICT 820 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCHOOL TOWN OF MUNSTER·NCES 180735001257
Munster High School
8808 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321 · (219) 836-3200 · Lake County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,474 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
88 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
368 students
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 377 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 339 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 391 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 359 | 24% |
| Ungraded | 8 | 1% |
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within School Town of Munster. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Munster High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munster High School this school | 1,474 | 25.0% | N/A |
| Columbus North High School Columbus | 2,360 | 35.0% | N/A |
| Lake Central High School Saint John | 2,926 | 22.3% | N/A |
| Crown Point High School Crown Point | 3,038 | 23.3% | N/A |
| Fishers High School Fishers | 3,590 | 22.3% | N/A |
| William Henry Harrison High School West Lafayette | 2,194 | 26.8% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Munster High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Lake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,474 | #58 of 392 | #5 of 21 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.7:1 | #253 of 359 | #6 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.6% | #32 of 360 | #3 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 25.0% | #332 of 373 | #16 of 21 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.5% | #166 of 201 | #7 of 10 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,474
-114 (-7%) vs 2020
+36% since 1990-91, when it was 1,081
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
was 21.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,474 | 88.4 | 16.7:1 | 25% (368) |
| 2023-24 | 1,524 | 87.5 | 17.4:1 | 21% (315) |
| 2022-23 | 1,564 | 85 | 18.4:1 | 23% (358) |
| 2020-21 | 1,588 | 75 | 21.2:1 | 19% (309) |
| 2017-18 | 1,528 | 68.4 | 22.4:1 | 20% (304) |
| 2015-16 | 1,499 | 64 | 23.4:1 | 16% (247) |
| 2010-11 | 1,616 | 77 | 21.0:1 | 13% (216) |
| 2000-01 | 1,312 | 65 | 20.2:1 | 3% (38) |
| 1990-91 | 1,081 | 55 | 19.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Munster High School.
About Munster High School
Munster High School is a high-enrollment high school serving families in Munster, Indiana. It serves 1,474 students in grades 9 through 12. The average among high schools in Indiana is roughly 816 students; this school is 81% bigger than that.
Federal data list 5 schools in School Town of Munster, with 4,101 students enrolled.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Munster High School is White (45%). Other students are 32% Hispanic, 10% Black, 8% Asian, and 5% multiracial. That is lower than the 55% White share among all Lake County residents. By the diversity index, Munster High School comes in at 68%.
Munster High School operates with 88.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 16.7:1. High schools in Indiana average about 16.6:1, a similar figure. Munster High School reports 25% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The 47% average for public schools in Lake County is 22 points higher.
According to the American Community Survey, in Lake County, median household income is about $71,493, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 121 public schools operate in Lake County, serving about 74,661 students.
The closest public school, Wilbur Wright Middle School, is about 0.2 miles from Munster High School. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Suburb: Large, or in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment was 1,588 in 2020-21 and 1,474 in 2024-25, a decrease of 114 students. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 21.2:1 to 16.7:1.
Parents and students can post about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs at Munster High School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
500,379
Census ACS
Median income
$71,493
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
121
74,661 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in School Town of Munster
- Wilbur Wright Middle SchoolMiddle · 990 students
- Frank H Hammond Elementary SchoolElementary · 620 students
- James B Eads Elementary SchoolElementary · 554 students
- Ernest R Elliott Elementary SchoolElementary · 463 students
Other schools in Munster
- Wilbur Wright Middle SchoolMiddle · 990 students
- Frank H Hammond Elementary SchoolElementary · 620 students
- James B Eads Elementary SchoolElementary · 554 students
- Ernest R Elliott Elementary SchoolElementary · 463 students
Nearby schools
- Wilbur Wright Middle School0.2 mi · 990
- Ernest R Elliott Elementary School0.7 mi · 463
- Frank H Hammond Elementary School0.9 mi · 620
- James B Eads Elementary School1.1 mi · 554
- Nathan Hale Elementary School1.7 mi · 525
- Coolidge Elementary School1.8 mi · 670
Frequently asked questions
About Munster High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Munster High School?
Munster High School enrolls approximately 1,474 students in grades 09-12.
Is Munster High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Munster High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Munster High School have?
Munster High School employs 88 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Munster High School?
Student demographics at Munster High School are roughly 45% White, 32% Hispanic, 10% Black, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Munster High School public or private?
Munster High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by School Town of Munster.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.