For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 620 students in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
620 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
30:1
District Rank
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50-59% has decreased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#860 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
583 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
94%
18%
# White Students
30 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
5%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
61
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
60
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,174 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,032 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,174
$18,370
Spending / Student
$14,032
$17,559
Best Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 E Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3601
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3601
Grades: 2-6
| 210 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Muskegon Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2441 Sanford St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Grades: 7-12
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3250
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3250
Grades: PK-1
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District?
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District manages 3 public schools serving 620 students.
What is the rank of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District?
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District is ranked #839 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District?
94% of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District?
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District has a student/teacher ratio of 30:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,032 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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