Enrollment
1,268
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Muskegon, MI
Mona Shores High School
Federal NCES profile for Mona Shores High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262412006085
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mona Shores High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #6 of 9
- high schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mona Shores High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mona Shores High School ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Mona Shores Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262412006085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mona Shores High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mona Shores High School
Mona Shores High School is a large high school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 1,268 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,268 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Muskegon's high schools, it stands alongside Muskegon Covenant Academy (181 students): Mona Shores High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 36.2:1).
Mona Shores Public School District also operates Mona Shores Middle School (930 students) and Campbell Elementary School (454 students) alongside Mona Shores High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mona Shores High School compares
Mona Shores High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,268
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,160
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
African American 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Mona Shores High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mona Shores Public School District, which includes Mona Shores High School.
$13,160
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.1%
State 56.6%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mona Shores High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mona Shores Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campbell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchill Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mona Shores High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Muskegon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,268 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mona Shores High School
How many students attend Mona Shores High School?
Mona Shores High School has 1,268 students enrolled. It is a high school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mona Shores High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mona Shores High School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mona Shores High School?
37.2% of students at Mona Shores High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mona Shores High School?
The largest demographic group at Mona Shores High School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mona Shores High School?
Mona Shores High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mona Shores High School rank among high schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mona Shores High School ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Mona Shores High School a good school?
Mona Shores High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mona Shores Public School District?
Besides Mona Shores High School, Mona Shores Public School District also operates Mona Shores Middle School (930 students), Campbell Elementary School (454 students), and Ross Park Elementary School (450 students). See the Mona Shores Public School District district page for the complete list.
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