Enrollment
305
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Muskegon, MI
North Muskegon High School
Federal NCES profile for North Muskegon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262580006235
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Muskegon High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 9
- high schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Muskegon High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Muskegon High School ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: North Muskegon Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262580006235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Muskegon High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Muskegon High School
North Muskegon High School is a mid-sized high school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 366 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #115.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Muskegon's high schools, it stands alongside Muskegon Covenant Academy (181 students): North Muskegon High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 36.2:1).
North Muskegon Public Schools also operates North Muskegon Elementary School (406 students) and North Muskegon Middle School (206 students) alongside North 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 North Muskegon High School compares
North 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,452
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 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
White 81.0%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, North Muskegon High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Muskegon Public Schools, which includes North Muskegon High School.
$12,452
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 66.7%
Federal 8.7%
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 North Muskegon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Muskegon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Muskegon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Muskegon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Muskegon High School
How many students attend North Muskegon High School?
North Muskegon High School has 305 students enrolled. It is a high school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Muskegon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Muskegon High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Muskegon High School?
26.3% of students at North Muskegon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Muskegon High School?
The largest demographic group at North Muskegon High School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Muskegon High School?
North Muskegon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 North Muskegon High School rank among high schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, North Muskegon High School ranks #4 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 North Muskegon High School a good school?
North Muskegon High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 North Muskegon Public Schools?
Besides North Muskegon High School, North Muskegon Public Schools also operates North Muskegon Elementary School (406 students) and North Muskegon Middle School (206 students). See the North Muskegon Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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