For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 9,581 students in Muskegon County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Muskegon County, MI are North Muskegon High School, Fruitport Alternative High School and Orchard View Community Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muskegon County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Muskegon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Muskegon County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Reethspuffer High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Muskegon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Muskegon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4113
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Fruitport Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Orchard View Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Muskegon Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Wesley School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Holton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 4th St
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1700
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oakridge Fusion
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5493 Hall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7319
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7319
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Mona Shores High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Seminole Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 780-4711
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 780-4711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,232 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Whitehall Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1020
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Reethspuffer High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1545 N Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1647
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1647
Gr: 9-12 | 1,142 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Oakridge High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5493 Hall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7300
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Lakeshore Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Fruitport High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
357 N 6th Ave
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Montague High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Ravenna High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2766 S Ravenna Rd
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2218
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2218
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
Holton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6477 Syers Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1725
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1725
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
Oakridge Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 S Wolf Lake Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7400
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7400
Gr: 3-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Muskegon Community Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Orchard View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 N Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1400
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Cardinal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Gr: K-9 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
Orchard View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Gr: 5-10 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
Muskegon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
Muskegon Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2441 Sanford St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Gr: 7-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Brooks Correctional Facility
Alternative School
2500 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-9200
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-9200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Fruitport Adult Education
Alternative School
357 N 6th Ave
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3114
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3114
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building
Charter School
1161 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Muskegon Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
200 Harvey St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3606
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3606
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
205 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248
Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Muskegon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
571 E. Apple Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2100
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2100
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1875 Waterworks Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2170
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2170
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
160 E. Barney Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Gr: K-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ci Regional Special Education Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4102
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4102
Gr: K-5 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Duck Creek Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4600 N. Gibson Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3001
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3001
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
221 S Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7204
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7204
Gr: 11-12 | 99 students Minority enrollment: 18%
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Gr: 2-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2301 6th St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3400
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3400
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 96%
3001 Jefferson Street
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3300
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3300
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
1213 W. Hackley Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
2389 E. Laketon Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1900
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1900
Gr: 2-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
600 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Gr: K-1 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Maisd Early On Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
630 Harvey St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7250
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7250
Gr: PK
Marquette High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
480 Bennett Street
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2611
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2611
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
600 East Barney
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Gr: K-1
Mcec High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
571 East Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2530
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2530
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2750
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
9151 Dicey St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Gr: PK-K | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
4859 Williams St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-1515
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-1515
Gr: PK
Muskegon County Youth Home (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1830 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Muskegon Heights Adultcomm. Ed. High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
160 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Gr: 8-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
55 East Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1150 Amity Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Nelson Ec Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
550 West Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2202
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2202
Gr: PK-K | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
1161 West Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2660
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
541 East Slocum St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Gr: 9-12
North-east Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1001 E. Wesley Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(616) 773-0534
Muskegon, MI 49442
(616) 773-0534
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Orchard View Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
35 South Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Gr: 9-12
1074 Shonat Street
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Gr: 2-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Muskegon County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Muskegon County, MI include North Muskegon High School, Fruitport Alternative High School and Orchard View Community Education.
How many public high schools are located in Muskegon County?
29 public high schools are located in Muskegon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon County?
Muskegon County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Muskegon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Muskegon County include: Orchard View High School vs. Oakridge High School, Oakridge High School vs. Orchard View High School, Muskegon Heights Academy vs. Muskegon High School
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