Enrollment
1,268
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 262412006085
Mona Shores High School — Muskegon, MI
Federal NCES profile for Mona Shores High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 35
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 23
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mona Shores Public School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-10% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mona Shores High School reports 1,268 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 78.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% below the Michigan average and 28% below the national baseline. The school offers 19 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 423 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mona Shores Public School District spends $23,501 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.1% from local sources (property taxes), 56.6% from the state, and 14.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mona Shores High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
— 10% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan — lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,501
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 1,268 Top 98% in Michigan — larger than 2% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 78.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.2% -31% vs state
NCES ID 262412006085
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 423:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.8%
In-school suspensions 71
Out-of-school suspensions 49
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mona Shores Public School District, which includes Mona Shores High School.
$23,501
Per student
+48%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
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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 10% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in MUSKEGON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mona Shores High School?
Mona Shores High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.