Enrollment
1,003
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Muskegon, MI
Muskegon High School
Federal NCES profile for Muskegon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262484006152
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muskegon High School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #9 of 9
- high schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Muskegon High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muskegon High School ranks #9 of 9 high schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Muskegon Public Schools of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262484006152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muskegon High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muskegon High School
Muskegon High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 1,003 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 40% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,003 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #120, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,003 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Muskegon's high schools, it stands alongside Muskegon Covenant Academy (181 students): Muskegon High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.5:1 vs 36.2:1).
Muskegon Public Schools of the City of also operates Muskegon Middle School (774 students) and Bunker Elementary (451 students) alongside Muskegon 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 Muskegon High School compares
Muskegon 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,003
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.8%
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
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 211 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
White 13.4%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Muskegon High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskegon Public Schools of the City of, which includes Muskegon High School.
$15,994
Per student
+18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 49.8%
Federal 27.8%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunker Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marquette Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moon Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muskegon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~1,003 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Muskegon High School
How many students attend Muskegon High School?
Muskegon High School has 1,003 students enrolled. It is a high school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskegon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskegon High School is 24.5:1, which is 40% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muskegon High School?
78.8% of students at Muskegon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muskegon High School?
The largest demographic group at Muskegon High School is African American at 59.5% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muskegon High School?
Muskegon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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 Muskegon High School rank among high schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Muskegon High School ranks #9 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 Muskegon High School a good school?
Muskegon High School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. 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 Muskegon Public Schools of the City of?
Besides Muskegon High School, Muskegon Public Schools of the City of also operates Muskegon Middle School (774 students), Bunker Elementary (451 students), and Oakview Elementary School (438 students). See the Muskegon Public Schools of the City of district page for the complete list.
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