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#1309 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 41% in state

Reethspuffer High School

High School · Reeths-puffer Schools · Muskegon, MI

A Reeths-puffer Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1545 N ROBERTS RD, Muskegon, MI 49445

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2021)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation22.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$13,714
Chronic Absenteeism33.8%

Students at Reethspuffer High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
19%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
20%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
23%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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

53.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Reethspuffer 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat 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
22.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·36 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
Orchard View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–122.3 mi551Compare →
Lakeshore Learning CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.8 mi21Compare →
Wesley SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–122.8 mi117Compare →
Cardinal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5K–92.9 mi644Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Reeths-puffer Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$13,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Reethspuffer High School is listed in Reeths-Puffer Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Reethspuffer High School

Reethspuffer High School is a public high school in Muskegon, MI, part of Reeths-puffer Schools, serving approximately 1,142 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,309 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reethspuffer High School

What grades does Reethspuffer High School serve?

Reethspuffer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Reethspuffer High School?

Reethspuffer High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,142 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reethspuffer High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Reethspuffer High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reethspuffer High School rank in MI?

Reethspuffer High School ranks #1,309 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Reethspuffer High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Reethspuffer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Reethspuffer High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reethspuffer High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Reethspuffer High School a charter school?

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

Is Reethspuffer High School a Title I school?

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

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

53.5% of students at Reethspuffer 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
1,142
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Muskegon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.8%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
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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