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#478 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 15% in state

North Muskegon High School

High School · North Muskegon Public Schools · Muskegon, MI

A high school in Muskegon, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

1507 MILLS AVE, Muskegon, MI 49445

  • Math 47% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation35.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$13,760
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at North Muskegon High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

27.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Muskegon 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

$80,514

Median home value

$209,800

Median rent

$1,163/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

89.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
35.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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 Community Education CenterEnrollment path unverified6.59–122.2 mi103Compare →
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition CenterCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated5–122.3 mi18Compare →
Muskegon Covenant AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.19–122.5 mi176Compare →
Muskegon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–122.5 mi1,020Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

North Muskegon Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,760NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Muskegon High School is listed in North Muskegon Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Muskegon High School

North Muskegon High School is a public high school in Muskegon, MI, part of North Muskegon Public Schools, serving approximately 315 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Muskegon High School

What grades does North Muskegon High School serve?

North Muskegon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Muskegon High School?

North Muskegon High School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Muskegon High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Muskegon High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Muskegon High School rank in MI?

North Muskegon High School ranks #478 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is North Muskegon High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Muskegon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 North Muskegon High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Muskegon High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is North Muskegon High School a charter school?

No, North Muskegon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Muskegon High School a Title I school?

No, North Muskegon High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Muskegon High School?

27.6% of students at North Muskegon 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
315
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Muskegon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 49445)
21,090
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
44.1
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 49445; 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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