Munster High School in Munster, IN

At a glance

Reported students

1,474

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

88.4

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana high enrollment

86th percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

620

Munster High School: 1,474 reported students.

State peer staffing position

70th percentile

16.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,579
Teachers (FTE): 76
Student–teacher ratio: 20.8:1

What the reported data says about Munster High School

Munster High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Munster. It is one of 5 current school records connected to School Town of Munster. NCES reports 1,474 students for 2024–25.

Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Munster High School

1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 88.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.9%
Students with disabilities: 8.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 25%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White45%
Hispanic32%
Black10.3%
Asian7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

19 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Wilbur Wright Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

990 reported students

Frank H Hammond Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

620 reported students

James B Eads Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

554 reported students

Ernest R Elliott Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

463 reported students

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Public schools near Munster High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Thornton Fractnl So High School High · Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215	09–12	1,803	1.9 mi
Highland High School High · School Town of Highland	09–12	971	2.4 mi
Center for Academics and Technology High · Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215	09–12	0	2.5 mi
Center for Alternative Learning High · Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215	09–12	0	2.5 mi
Hammond Central High School High · School City of Hammond	09–12	1,814	3.5 mi
Excel Center - Hammond High · Charter · Excel Center - Hammond	09–12	205	3.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Munster High School

What grades does Munster High School serve?

Munster High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in School Town of Munster.

How many students attend Munster High School?

Munster High School reported 1,474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,579 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Munster High School?

The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 1,474 students and 88.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Munster High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Munster High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School Town of Munster attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Munster High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

25% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Munster High School in?

Munster High School is part of School Town of Munster, based in Munster, IN, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Munster High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thornton Fractnl So High School (1.9 mi), Highland High School (2.4 mi), Center for Academics and Technology (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.