Is North Muskegon High School a good school?

North Muskegon High School ranks 196 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Muskegon High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 315 students attended North Muskegon High School.

What is the racial makeup of North Muskegon High School?

Students at North Muskegon High School are 78% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American.

What schools feed into North Muskegon High School?

North Muskegon High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : North Muskegon Elementary School Middle : North Muskegon Middle School

North Muskegon High School

Summary:

North Muskegon High School is a public high school serving 335 students in grades 9-12 in Muskegon, Michigan, which is part of the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System. This high-performing school consistently achieves a 100% graduation rate and low dropout rates, outperforming the state average in key academic areas like SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and SAT/Mathematics.

North Muskegon High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students significantly outpacing the state averages in several key metrics. The school has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past two years and a 0% dropout rate for the last four years, indicating a strong focus on student success and retention. Additionally, North Muskegon students have consistently outperformed the state in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (57.9% proficient or better vs. 51.3% state average) and SAT/Mathematics (42.1% proficient or better vs. 26.3% state average).

While North Muskegon High School stands out for its academic achievements, the school's student population is predominantly white (79.7%) and has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (29.85%) compared to nearby schools like Muskegon Heights Academy (91.91% African American) and Muskegon High School (83.64% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch). This lack of diversity may be an area for the school to explore and address.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445-3011

(231) 719-4113

District: North Muskegon Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
196^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,596

Feeder schools for North Muskegon High School:

Elementary:	North Muskegon Elementary School
Middle:	North Muskegon Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 315

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Two or more races:

10.5%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Muskegon High School ranks better than 73.6% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Muskegon High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.4%), two or more races (10.5%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Muskegon High School is 17.7. (See more...)

Compare North Muskegon High School employs 17.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Muskegon High School is $12,596.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Muskegon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Muskegon High School 196^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See North Muskegon High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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North Muskegon Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Muskegon Public Schools 139^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Muskegon High School

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Rank History for all students at North Muskegon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	88.80	51^st	705	92.8%
2007	86.44	64^th	767	91.7%
2008	82.76	114^th	750	84.8%
2009	92.82	24^th	754	96.8%
2010	93.31	7^th	765	99.1%
2011	93.78	8^th	784	99.0%
2012	86.81	85^th	773	89.0%
2013	83.70	107^th	805	86.7%
2014	79.17	133^rd	799	83.4%
2015	72.41	224^th	832	73.1%
2016	78.28	147^th	852	82.7%
2017	89.26	63^rd	835	92.5%
2018	84.58	99^th	824	88.0%
2019	79.55	121^st	666	81.8%
2021	85.36	63^rd	561	88.8%
2022	72.35	147^th	531	72.3%
2023	69.35	186^th	735	74.7%
2024	66.86	196^th	743	73.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Muskegon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	77.79	113^th	755	85.0%
2023	56.72	244^th	614	60.3%
2024	43.20	344^th	654	47.4%

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Rank History for Female students at North Muskegon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	75.11	151^st	710	78.7%
2019	79.37	91^st	554	83.6%
2021	86.22	45^th	462	90.3%
2022	64.13	160^th	416	61.5%
2023	72.04	129^th	611	78.9%
2024	62.46	191^st	619	69.1%

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Rank History for Male students at North Muskegon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	83.82	87^th	707	87.7%
2019	71.47	138^th	543	74.6%
2021	76.48	78^th	472	83.5%
2022	72.00	122^nd	440	72.3%
2023	58.08	226^th	611	63.0%
2024	62.71	199^th	633	68.6%

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Rank History for White students at North Muskegon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	77.07	139^th	708	80.4%
2019	74.24	132^nd	582	77.3%
2021	82.44	73^rd	516	85.9%
2022	73.19	126^th	492	74.4%
2023	75.70	132^nd	647	79.6%
2024	57.50	231^st	638	63.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Muskegon High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	355	7	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1989	320	6	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1990	296	3	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1991	185	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	189
1992	163	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1993	159	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
1994	311	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1995	357	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1996	357	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1997	390	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1998	416	4	11	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	437
1999	219	4	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2000	248	4	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	260
2001	266	6	10	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	285
2002	309	3	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	318
2003	309	3	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	318
2004	307	2	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2005	284	5	4	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	307
2006	281	5	2	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	308
2007	255	6	6	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	283
2008	245	4	7	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	271
2009	240	5	7	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	271
2010	244	8	8	17	3	n/a	n/a	1	281
2011	242	9	7	12	5	1	8	0	284
2012	232	15	7	18	6	0	9	0	287
2013	222	16	10	17	5	0	7	0	277
2014	244	18	10	12	3	0	8	0	295
2015	243	17	7	12	2	0	10	0	291
2016	251	11	5	12	1	0	17	0	297
2017	270	8	3	14	1	0	20	0	316
2018	273	8	5	14	1	0	27	0	328
2019	275	11	4	17	1	0	27	0	335
2020	294	12	3	21	1	0	21	0	352
2021	277	10	2	22	1	0	26	0	338
2022	274	11	1	22	0	0	23	0	331
2023	267	15	1	23	0	0	29	0	335
2024	247	13	2	20	0	0	33	0	315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Muskegon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	373	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	338	n/a	n/a	6.2
1990	306	25.0	12.2	5.9
1991	189	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	167	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	161	n/a	0.0	0
1994	316	20.6	15.3	14.2
1995	365	22.2	16.4	8.2
1996	365	22.2	16.4	8.2
1997	399	25.0	16.0	9.8
1998	437	30.0	14.6	11.7
1999	232	13.0	17.8	21.1
2000	260	14.1	18.4	21.5
2001	285	18.5	15.4	18.6
2002	318	21.0	15.1	23.6
2003	318	21.0	15.1	23.6
2004	324	20.1	16.1	15.7
2005	307	18.6	16.5	21.5
2006	308	19.0	16.2	26.9
2007	283	17.1	16.5	18.7
2008	271	15.2	17.8	21.4
2009	271	15.0	18.1	19.2
2010	281	14.4	19.4	26.4
2011	284	15.4	18.3	28.9
2012	287	14.3	20.0	25.4
2013	277	13.6	20.2	15.9
2014	295	13.4	22.0	28.5
2015	291	12.0	24.2	30.6
2016	297	14.0	21.2	25.6
2017	316	15.5	20.3	17.4
2018	328	19.6	16.7	26.2
2019	335	16.1	20.8	22.4
2020	352	16.2	21.7	21.9
2021	338	15.2	22.2	20.1
2022	331	15.7	21.0	24.5
2023	335	17.6	19.0	29.9
2024	315	17.7	17.7	27.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Muskegon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	373	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	338	n/a	n/a	6.2
1990	306	25.0	12.2	5.9
1991	189	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	167	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	161	n/a	0.0	0
1994	316	20.6	15.3	14.2
1995	365	22.2	16.4	8.2
1996	365	22.2	16.4	8.2
1997	399	25.0	16.0	9.8
1998	437	30.0	14.6	11.7
1999	232	13.0	17.8	21.1
2000	260	14.1	18.4	21.5
2001	285	18.5	15.4	18.6
2002	318	21.0	15.1	23.6
2003	318	21.0	15.1	23.6
2004	324	20.1	16.1	15.7
2005	307	18.6	16.5	21.5
2006	308	19.0	16.2	26.9
2007	283	17.1	16.5	18.7
2008	271	15.2	17.8	21.4
2009	271	15.0	18.1	19.2
2010	281	14.4	19.4	26.4
2011	284	15.4	18.3	28.9
2012	287	14.3	20.0	25.4
2013	277	13.6	20.2	15.9
2014	295	13.4	22.0	28.5
2015	291	12.0	24.2	30.6
2016	297	14.0	21.2	25.6
2017	316	15.5	20.3	17.4
2018	328	19.6	16.7	26.2
2019	335	16.1	20.8	22.4
2020	352	16.2	21.7	21.9
2021	338	15.2	22.2	20.1
2022	331	15.7	21.0	24.5
2023	335	17.6	19.0	29.9
2024	315	17.7	17.7	27.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Muskegon High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$317 (3.2%)	$9,459 (96.8%)	$9,776
2020	$330 (3.2%)	$9,844 (96.8%)	$10,174
2021	$844 (8.3%)	$9,318 (91.7%)	$10,162
2022	$863 (7.3%)	$10,916 (92.7%)	$11,780
2023	$471 (3.7%)	$12,125 (96.3%)	$12,596

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Muskegon High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 666 High schools	Ranks 186^th of 735 High schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (North Muskegon High School)	56.5	36.6	19.9%
11th Grade Social Studies (North Muskegon Public Schools)	56.5	36.6	19.9%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (North Muskegon High School)	73.8	68.7	5.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (North Muskegon Public Schools)	73.8	68.7	5.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Muskegon High School)	45.2	37.3	7.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Muskegon Public Schools)	45.2	37.3	7.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	335	335
African American	11	15	36.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	17	23	35.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	275	267	2.9%
Two or More Races	27	29	7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.4%	29.9%	7.5%

Schools Near North Muskegon High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Muskegon High School	Public	9-12	1507 Mills Ave	Muskegon	49445	Muskegon County	North Muskegon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 719-4113	315	18	17.7	27.6%	247 (78.4%)	13 (4.1%)	20 (6.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.5%)	66.9	196^th of 743 public high schools	73.6%		69.4	186^th of 735 public high schools	74.7%	10		57.9	42.1	31.4	44.3	$12,596	$471	$12,125
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center	Public, Charter	5-12	205 E Apple Ave	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(231) 767-7248	18	2	11.2	83.3%	4 (22.2%)	11 (61.1%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)								(n/a)						$14,035	$7,272	$6,763
Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building	Public, Charter	6-12	1161 W Southern Ave	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(613) 949-2287	5	2	2.5		1 (20.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)
Muskegon Covenant Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	125 Catherine Ave	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Muskegon Covenant Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 720-3100	176	8	23.4	98.9%	27 (15.3%)	122 (69.3%)	12 (6.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.0%)								(n/a)						$10,543	$1,615	$8,929
Muskegon High School	Public	9-12	80 W Southern Ave	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	No	No	No	(231) 720-2800	1,020	45	22.8	84.0%	141 (13.8%)	617 (60.5%)	162 (15.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (9.4%)	18.8	610^th of 743 public high schools	17.9%		11.4	657^th of 735 public high schools	10.6%	47		26.1		24.3	19.8	$19,771	$6,834	$12,936
Muskegon Community Education Center	Public	9-12	550 W Grand Ave	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	No	No	No	(231) 720-2800	103	5	19.1	87.4%	7 (6.8%)	76 (73.8%)	12 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.8%)								(n/a)						$19,825	$3,502	$16,323
ReethsPuffer High School	Public	9-12	1545 N Roberts Rd	Muskegon	49445	Muskegon County	Reeths-Puffer Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 744-1647	1,142	60	19.0	53.5%	963 (84.3%)	50 (4.4%)	74 (6.5%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.2%)	47.2	358^th of 743 public high schools	51.8%		52.4	329^th of 735 public high schools	55.2%	29		47.9	18.0	35.2	40.2	$13,085	$1,583	$11,502
Muskegon Area Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	200 Harvey St	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Muskegon Area Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(231) 767-3606	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Muskegon Heights Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	7-12	2441 Sanford St	Muskegon	49444	Muskegon County	Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 830-3700	219	7	32.2	95.4%	14 (6.4%)	199 (90.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)	9.5					$17,462	$4,765	$12,697
Orchard View High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	16 N Quarterline Rd	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Orchard View Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(231) 760-1400	551	32	17.0	69.1%	306 (55.5%)	144 (26.1%)	46 (8.3%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.8%)	19.1	608^th of 743 public high schools	18.2%		21.8	570^th of 735 public high schools	22.4%	38		31.3	9.0	22.9	22.9	$14,805	$2,305	$12,500

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