Enrollment
253
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Muskegon Heights Academy
Federal NCES profile for Muskegon Heights Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260102906170Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muskegon Heights Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #14 of 19
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 94.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Muskegon Heights Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muskegon Heights Academy ranks #14 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260102906170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+106% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muskegon Heights Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muskegon Heights Academy
Muskegon Heights Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 253 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Michigan schools and 106% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 94.5% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 253 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 241 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #183, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Muskegon's public schools, it stands alongside Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students): Muskegon Heights Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (36.1:1 vs 16.7:1).
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System also operates Edgewood Elementary Academy (134 students) and Dr Martin Luther King Academy (105 students) alongside Muskegon Heights Academy.
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 Heights Academy compares
Muskegon Heights 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 | 36.1:1 | ▲ 106% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.5% | ▲ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
36.1:1
students per teacher
- 106% 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.
Engagement
97.2%
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
$15,474
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 88.9%
White 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Muskegon Heights Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, which includes Muskegon Heights Academy.
$15,474
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 63.9%
Federal 26.5%
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.
How Muskegon Heights Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Elementary Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Martin Luther King Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muskegon Heights Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~253 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Muskegon Heights Academy
How many students attend Muskegon Heights Academy?
Muskegon Heights Academy has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Heights Academy is 36.1:1, which is 106% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 130% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muskegon Heights Academy?
94.5% of students at Muskegon Heights Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muskegon Heights Academy?
The largest demographic group at Muskegon Heights Academy is African American at 88.9% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muskegon Heights Academy?
Muskegon Heights Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Muskegon Heights Academy rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Muskegon Heights Academy ranks #14 of 19 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 schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Muskegon Heights Academy a good school?
Muskegon Heights Academy earns 20/100 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 Heights Public School Academy System?
Besides Muskegon Heights Academy, Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System also operates Edgewood Elementary Academy (134 students) and Dr Martin Luther King Academy (105 students). See the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System district page for the complete list.
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