- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262484006152
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 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 8/100 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
- 8
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Muskegon High School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 262484006152 · Muskegon, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,003 enr · 24.5:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Muskegon Middle School (774 students)
Muskegon High School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Muskegon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Muskegon High School
1,003 students
- Muskegon Middl
Muskegon Middle School
774 students
- Bunker Element
Bunker Elementary
451 students
- Oakview Elemen
Oakview Elementary School
438 students
- Marquette Elem 367
Marquette Elementary School
367 students
- Moon Elementar 246
Moon Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Muskegon High School reports 1,003 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muskegon High School compares
Muskegon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,051
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Muskegon Public Schools of the City of reports $19,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,003 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,039 (2022-23) → 1,020 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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 8/100 (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 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.
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.