Muskegon High School

80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,020 students in grades 9-12, Muskegon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,020 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Muskegon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Muskegon High School's student population of 1,020 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,020 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Muskegon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muskegon High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2684 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Muskegon High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muskegon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Muskegon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Muskegon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Muskegon High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Muskegon High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Muskegon High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Muskegon High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
61%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Muskegon High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Muskegon High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Muskegon High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Muskegon High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Muskegon High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Muskegon High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Muskegon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Muskegon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Muskegon High School's ranking?
Muskegon High School is ranked #2684 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Muskegon High School often compared to?
Muskegon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muskegon Heights Academy, Mona Shores High School, Reethspuffer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muskegon High School?
The graduation rate of Muskegon High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Muskegon High School?
1,020 students attend Muskegon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Muskegon High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muskegon High School?
Muskegon High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Muskegon High School offer ?
Muskegon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Muskegon High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Muskegon High School located?
Muskegon High School is located in the Nelson neighborhood of Muskegon, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Nelson.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,020 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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