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What's something Muskegon High School does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
1,003
High
DISTRICT 555 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MUSKEGON PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF·NCES 262484006152
Muskegon High School
80 W SOUTHERN AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49441 · (231) 720-2800 · Muskegon County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,003 STUDENTS
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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
22.2:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.6:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
78%
785 students
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 55%
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 | 363 | 36% |
| Grade 10 | 273 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 184 | 18% |
| Grade 12 | 183 | 18% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · 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
Schools most like Muskegon High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon High School this school | 1,003 | 78.3% | N/A |
| Saginaw United High School SAGINAW | 981 | 83.8% | N/A |
| CarmanAinsworth High School FLINT | 914 | 83.7% | N/A |
| River Rouge High School RIVER ROUGE | 987 | 76.9% | N/A |
| Ottawa Hills High School GRAND RAPIDS | 385 | 83.6% | N/A |
| Summit Academy North High School ROMULUS | 547 | 67.5% | 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 High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Muskegon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,003 | #121 of 844 | #3 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.2:1 | #487 of 548 | #11 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.0% | #78 of 550 | #2 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.3% | #95 of 654 | #4 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.3% | #95 of 126 | N/A |
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
1,003
+13 (+1%) vs 2020
-6% since 1990-91, when it was 1,072
Student : Teacher
22.2:1
was 21.1:1
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 | 1,003 | 45.1 | 22.2:1 | 78% (785) |
| 2023-24 | 1,020 | 44.6 | 22.9:1 | 84% (857) |
| 2022-23 | 1,039 | 41.8 | 24.8:1 | 84% (869) |
| 2020-21 | 990 | 47 | 21.1:1 | 82% (816) |
| 2017-18 | 980 | 49 | 20.0:1 | 86% (845) |
| 2015-16 | 975 | 55 | 17.7:1 | 83% (807) |
| 2010-11 | 1,199 | 65 | 18.4:1 | 79% (947) |
| 2000-01 | 1,466 | 89 | 16.5:1 | 54% (797) |
| 1990-91 | 1,072 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Muskegon High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (980 to 1,003); teachers down 8% (49 to 45.1).
About Muskegon High School
Muskegon High School is a high-enrollment high school in MUSKEGON, Michigan. The school's 1,003 students are in grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Michigan average about 460 students each.
Muskegon Public Schools of the City of operates 7 schools. Combined enrollment is 3,325 students.
Black students are the majority at Muskegon High School, with 60% of enrollment. Other groups make up 17% Hispanic, 13% White, and 10% multiracial. Muskegon County as a whole is about 12% Black, so the school's share is higher. Pick two students at random and there is a 59% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school has about 22.2 students per teacher and 45.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. That matches the 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan fairly closely. About 78% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Muskegon County average 59%.
Census estimates describe Muskegon County this way: the median household income is $65,024, about 21% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. In all, Muskegon County has 71 public schools and roughly 25,245 students.
The next-closest public school is Charles Hackley Middle School, about 0.3 miles away. Muskegon High School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put Muskegon High School inside a principal city with a population under 100,000 (City: Small).
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 990 in 2020-21, 1,003 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 21.1:1; by 2024-25 it was 22.2:1.
Discussions about Muskegon High School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
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 Public Schools of the City of
- Charles Hackley Middle SchoolMiddle · 774 students
- Bunker ElementaryElementary · 451 students
- Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · 438 students
- Marquette Elementary SchoolElementary · 367 students
- Glenside ElementaryElementary · 185 students
- Muskegon Community Education CenterHigh · 107 students
Other schools in MUSKEGON
- Mona Shores High SchoolHigh · 1,268 students
- ReethsPuffer High SchoolHigh · 1,107 students
- Mona Shores Middle SchoolMiddle · 930 students
- Charles Hackley Middle SchoolMiddle · 774 students
- Timberland AcademyElementary · 613 students
- Cardinal ElementaryElementary · 611 students
Nearby schools
- Charles Hackley Middle School0.3 mi · 774
- Muskegon Covenant Academy0.3 mi · 181
- Muskegon Community Education Center0.6 mi · 107
- Lighthouse Academy The Port0.6 mi · 14
- Muskegon Maritime Academy1.0 mi · 141
- Muskegon Heights Academy1.2 mi · 253
Frequently asked questions
About Muskegon High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Muskegon High School?
Muskegon High School enrolls approximately 1,003 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Muskegon High School serve?
Muskegon High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Muskegon High School have?
Muskegon High School employs 45 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Muskegon High School?
At Muskegon High School, the student body is approximately 13% White, 17% Hispanic, 60% Black, 0% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is Muskegon High School public or private?
Muskegon High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.