- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Muskegon Heights Academy shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-19.5%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 260102906170 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
253 enr · 36.1:1 · 94.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood Elementary Academy (134 students)
Muskegon Heights Academy shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-19.5%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Muskegon Heights Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Muskegon Heights Academy
253 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary Academy
134 students
- Dr Martin Luth
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
105 students
What this shows Muskegon Heights Academy reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muskegon Heights Academy compares
Muskegon Heights Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,923
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System reports $14,923 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~253 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), down 53.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.