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Muskegon Covenant Academy

High School · Muskegon Covenant Academy · Muskegon, MI

A charter high school in Muskegon, MI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

125 CATHERINE AVE, Muskegon, MI 49442

  • Math 25% proficient (2014)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2014)
  • ≤10% 4-year graduation

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.4Average33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2014 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2014 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2014 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2014 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness1.3Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate≤10%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.1:1
District spending per student$10,701

Students at Muskegon Covenant Academy score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2014 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2014 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2014 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2014 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2014 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Muskegon Covenant Academy 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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

$50,069

Median home value

$116,100

Median rent

$889/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition CenterCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated5–120.3 mi18Compare →
Muskegon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–120.3 mi1,020Compare →
Muskegon Community Education CenterEnrollment path unverified6.59–120.8 mi103Compare →
Wesley SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–121.3 mi117Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Muskegon Covenant Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Muskegon Covenant Academy is listed in Muskegon Covenant Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Muskegon Covenant Academy

Muskegon Covenant Academy is a public high school in Muskegon, MI, part of Muskegon Covenant Academy, serving approximately 176 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,093 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Muskegon Covenant Academy

What grades does Muskegon Covenant Academy serve?

Muskegon Covenant Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Muskegon Covenant Academy?

Muskegon Covenant Academy has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Covenant Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Covenant Academy is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Muskegon Covenant Academy rank in MI?

Muskegon Covenant Academy ranks #3,093 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Muskegon Covenant Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Muskegon Covenant Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Muskegon Covenant Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Muskegon Covenant Academy has 25% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).

Is Muskegon Covenant Academy a charter school?

Yes, Muskegon Covenant Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Muskegon Covenant Academy a Title I school?

No, Muskegon Covenant Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muskegon Covenant Academy?

98.9% of students at Muskegon Covenant Academy 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
176
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Muskegon County
4-Year Graduation
≤10%
Area population (ZIP 49442)
44,412
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
36.6
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2014 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.
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 49442; 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 2014 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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