- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262580006235
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 9
- high schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
North Muskegon High School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 262580006235 · Muskegon, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 17.9:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Muskegon Elementary School (406 students)
North Muskegon High School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Muskegon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Muskegon
North Muskegon Elementary School
406 students
- This school
North Muskegon High School
305 students
- North Muskegon
North Muskegon Middle School
206 students
What this shows North Muskegon High School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Muskegon High School compares
North Muskegon High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,687
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for North Muskegon Public Schools reports $13,687 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~305 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 20.
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 36/100 (typical 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 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.
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.