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#2100 of 3,192 schools in MI
Muskegon Heights Academy
High School · Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System · Muskegon, MI
A charter high school in Muskegon, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2441 SANFORD ST, Muskegon, MI 49444
- Math 7% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 7% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Muskegon Heights Academy score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 6% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Muskegon Heights 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$52,143
Median home value
$159,200
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,020 | Compare → |
| Muskegon Community Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Muskegon Catholic CentralPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Muskegon Covenant AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 176 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,044NCES 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 Heights Academy is listed in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muskegon Heights Academy
Muskegon Heights Academy is a public high school in Muskegon, MI, part of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, serving approximately 219 students in grades 7th-12th with a 36.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,100 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muskegon Heights Academy
What grades does Muskegon Heights Academy serve?
Muskegon Heights Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Muskegon Heights Academy?
Muskegon Heights Academy has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Heights Academy is 36.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muskegon Heights Academy rank in MI?
Muskegon Heights Academy ranks #2,100 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Muskegon Heights Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Muskegon Heights Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Heights Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muskegon Heights Academy has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Muskegon Heights Academy a charter school?
Yes, Muskegon Heights Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Muskegon Heights Academy a Title I school?
No, Muskegon Heights Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muskegon Heights Academy?
95.4% of students at Muskegon Heights 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Muskegon County
- Phone
- (231) 830-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49444)
- 26,228
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 49444; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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