At a glance
Reported students
1,268
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
452
Mona Shores High School: 1,268 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
19.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. 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
- 1,297
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
What the reported data says about Mona Shores High School
Mona Shores High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Muskegon. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Mona Shores Public School District. NCES reports 1,268 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 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 (67.6%) and Black (13.7%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, 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 Mona Shores High School
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.15 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White67.6%
- Hispanic9.8%
- Black13.7%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.7%
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
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Mona Shores Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mona Shores Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
930 reported students
Campbell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
454 reported students
Ross Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
450 reported students
Churchill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
414 reported students
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Public schools near Mona Shores 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Heights Academy High · Charter · Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System | 06–12 | 253 | 1.9 mi |
| Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building High · Charter · Lighthouse Academy | 06–12 | 19 | 2.6 mi |
| Muskegon Community Education Center High · Muskegon Public Schools of the City of | 09–12 | 107 | 2.8 mi |
| Muskegon High School High · Muskegon Public Schools of the City of | 09–12 | 1,003 | 3 mi |
| Muskegon Lakeshore High School Career Center High · Charter · Muskegon Lakeshore High School & Career Center | 09–12 | 181 | 3.3 mi |
| Lighthouse Academy The Port High · Charter · Lighthouse Academy | 05–12 | 14 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mona Shores High School
What grades does Mona Shores High School serve?
Mona Shores High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mona Shores Public School District.
How many students attend Mona Shores High School?
Mona Shores High School reported 1,268 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,297 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mona Shores High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 1,268 students and 64.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mona Shores High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mona Shores High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mona Shores Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mona Shores High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mona Shores High School in?
Mona Shores High School is part of Mona Shores Public School District, based in Norton Shores, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mona Shores High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Muskegon Heights Academy (1.9 mi), Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building (2.6 mi), Muskegon Community Education Center (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.