Very Good
#961 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 30% in state
Mona Shores High School
High School · Mona Shores Public School District · Muskegon, MI
A high school in Muskegon, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
1121 SEMINOLE RD, Muskegon, MI 49441
- Math 36% proficient (2021)
- Reading 61% proficient (2021)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mona Shores High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mona Shores High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low160/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,235
Median home value
$194,000
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Heights AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | 1.9 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Muskegon Catholic CentralPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Western Michigan Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 7–12 | 2.6 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Muskegon Community Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mona Shores Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,397NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mona Shores High School is listed in Mona Shores Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mona Shores High School
Mona Shores High School is a public high school in Muskegon, MI, part of Mona Shores Public School District, serving approximately 1,232 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #961 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mona Shores High School
What grades does Mona Shores High School serve?
Mona Shores High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mona Shores High School?
Mona Shores High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mona Shores High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mona Shores High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mona Shores High School rank in MI?
Mona Shores High School ranks #961 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mona Shores High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mona Shores High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mona Shores High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mona Shores High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mona Shores High School a charter school?
No, Mona Shores High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mona Shores High School a Title I school?
No, Mona Shores High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mona Shores High School?
40.8% of students at Mona Shores High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (231) 780-4711
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49441)
- 36,703
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49441; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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