Enrollment
253
High
DISTRICT 164 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MUSKEGON HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY SYSTEM·NCES 260102906170
Muskegon Heights Academy
2441 SANFORD ST, MUSKEGON, MI 49444 · (231) 830-3700 · Muskegon County
GRADES 06–12HIGH22-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL253 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
231 students
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 55%
Community
0
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 6 | 22 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 26 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 39 | 15% |
| Grade 9 | 52 | 21% |
| Grade 10 | 38 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 34 | 13% |
| Grade 12 | 42 | 17% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 56% · 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 Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Muskegon Heights Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Heights Academy this school | 253 | 91.3% | N/A |
| American International Academy High SchoolMiddle Schooll INKSTER | 240 | 92.5% | N/A |
| Madison Academy High School BURTON | 276 | 92.4% | N/A |
| Northwestern High School DETROIT | 305 | 87.9% | N/A |
| Beecher High School MOUNT MORRIS | 185 | 96.2% | N/A |
| Academy for Business and Technology High School MELVINDALE | 231 | 98.7% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan 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 Muskegon Heights Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Muskegon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 253 | #512 of 844 | #10 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #115 of 548 | #2 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.4% | #356 of 550 | #10 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 91.3% | #26 of 654 | #1 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.8% | #247 of 436 | #4 of 11 |
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
253
-10 (-4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
was 15.5:1
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 | 253 | 15.6 | 16.2:1 | 91% (231) |
| 2023-24 | 219 | 6.8 | 32.2:1 | 95% (209) |
| 2022-23 | 272 | 7 | 38.9:1 | 96% (260) |
| 2020-21 | 263 | 17 | 15.5:1 | 95% (250) |
| 2017-18 | 290 | 17 | 17.1:1 | 91% (263) |
| 2015-16 | 315 | 12 | 26.3:1 | 81% (255) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Muskegon Heights Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (290 to 253); teachers down 8% (17 to 15.6).
About Muskegon Heights Academy
Muskegon Heights Academy is a high school located in MUSKEGON, Michigan, in Muskegon County. The school reports 253 students in grades 6 through 12. The school's enrollment is 45% smaller than the 460 average for high schools in Michigan.
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, which runs Muskegon Heights Academy, has 3 schools and 492 students.
Muskegon Heights Academy enrolls a student body that is 89% Black. The school is also 6% White and 4% Hispanic. That is higher than the 12% Black share among all Muskegon County residents. By the diversity index, Muskegon Heights Academy comes in at 20%.
The count of teachers at Muskegon Heights Academy is 15.6 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 16.2:1. Among high schools in Michigan, the typical ratio is 21.6:1. The school counts 231 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 91%. Public schools in Muskegon County average 59%.
Muskegon County has these Census figures: median household income is about $65,024, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. The public schools of Muskegon County number 71 and enroll about 25,245.
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Suburb: Mid-size. Muskegon Heights Academy is a publicly funded charter school.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count dropped from 263 to 253.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Muskegon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
175,961
Census ACS
Median income
$65,024
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
71
25,245 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
- Edgewood Elementary AcademyElementary · 134 students
- Dr Martin Luther King AcademyElementary · 105 students
Other schools in MUSKEGON
- Mona Shores High SchoolHigh · 1,268 students
- ReethsPuffer High SchoolHigh · 1,107 students
- Muskegon High SchoolHigh · 1,003 students
- Mona Shores Middle SchoolMiddle · 930 students
- Charles Hackley Middle SchoolMiddle · 774 students
- Timberland AcademyElementary · 613 students
Nearby schools
- Dr Martin Luther King Academy0.3 mi · 105
- Edgewood Elementary Academy0.9 mi · 134
- Muskegon Community Education Center0.9 mi · 107
- Charles Hackley Middle School1.0 mi · 774
- Muskegon High School1.2 mi · 1,003
- Glenside Elementary1.4 mi · 185
Frequently asked questions
About Muskegon Heights AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Muskegon Heights Academy?
Muskegon Heights Academy enrolls approximately 253 students in grades 06-12.
Is Muskegon Heights Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Muskegon Heights Academy is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does Muskegon Heights Academy have?
Muskegon Heights Academy employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Muskegon Heights Academy?
At Muskegon Heights Academy, the student body is approximately 6% White, 4% Hispanic, 89% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Muskegon Heights Academy?
Muskegon Heights Academy is overseen by Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System in Muskegon County.
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