At a glance
Reported students
253
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
134
Muskegon Heights Academy: 253 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
16.2:1 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
- 287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 63.8:1
What the reported data says about Muskegon Heights Academy
Muskegon Heights Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Muskegon. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System. NCES reports 253 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, below 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 Black (88.9%) and White (6.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Muskegon Heights Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White6.3%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black88.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.8%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–02
134 reported students
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Elementary · Grades 03–05
105 reported students
Public schools near Muskegon Heights Academy
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 Community Education Center High · Muskegon Public Schools of the City of | 09–12 | 107 | 0.9 mi |
| Muskegon High School High · Muskegon Public Schools of the City of | 09–12 | 1,003 | 1.2 mi |
| Muskegon Lakeshore High School Career Center High · Charter · Muskegon Lakeshore High School & Career Center | 09–12 | 181 | 1.5 mi |
| Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building High · Charter · Lighthouse Academy | 06–12 | 19 | 1.7 mi |
| Lighthouse Academy The Port High · Charter · Lighthouse Academy | 05–12 | 14 | 1.8 mi |
| Mona Shores High School High · Mona Shores Public School District | 09–12 | 1,268 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Muskegon Heights Academy
What grades does Muskegon Heights Academy serve?
Muskegon Heights Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System.
How many students attend Muskegon Heights Academy?
Muskegon Heights Academy reported 253 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 287 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Muskegon Heights Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 253 students and 15.6 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 Muskegon Heights Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Muskegon Heights Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Muskegon Heights Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.3% 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 Muskegon Heights Academy in?
Muskegon Heights Academy is part of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, based in Muskegon Heights, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Muskegon Heights Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Muskegon Community Education Center (0.9 mi), Muskegon High School (1.2 mi), Muskegon Lakeshore High School Career Center (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.