Enrollment
181
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Muskegon, MI
Muskegon Covenant Academy
Federal NCES profile for Muskegon Covenant Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260108808645Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muskegon Covenant Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 97.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Muskegon Covenant Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muskegon Covenant Academy ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Muskegon Covenant Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260108808645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+107% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muskegon Covenant Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muskegon Covenant Academy
Muskegon Covenant Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 181 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Michigan schools and 107% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 97.4% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 181 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #129, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and White (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The surrounding Muskegon Covenant Academy spends $9,261 per pupil, 31% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Muskegon Covenant Academy is a single-school charter district, so Muskegon Covenant Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Muskegon Covenant Academy compares
Muskegon Covenant Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.2:1 | ▲ 107% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.4% | ▲ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
36.2:1
students per teacher
- 107% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,261
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 74.0%
White 12.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Muskegon Covenant Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskegon Covenant Academy, which includes Muskegon Covenant Academy.
$9,261
Per student
-31%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.2%
State 82.3%
Federal 12.5%
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.
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 (~181 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Muskegon Covenant Academy
How many students attend Muskegon Covenant Academy?
Muskegon Covenant Academy has 181 students enrolled. It is a high school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Covenant Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Covenant Academy is 36.2:1, which is 107% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 131% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muskegon Covenant Academy?
97.4% of students at Muskegon Covenant Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muskegon Covenant Academy?
The largest demographic group at Muskegon Covenant Academy is African American at 74.0% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muskegon Covenant Academy?
Muskegon Covenant Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Muskegon Covenant Academy rank among public schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Muskegon Covenant Academy ranks #7 of 9 public 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 public schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Muskegon Covenant Academy a good school?
Muskegon Covenant Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. 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 Muskegon Covenant Academy?
None; Muskegon Covenant Academy is a single-school charter district, and Muskegon Covenant Academy is its only campus.
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