Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District

2441 Sanford Street
Muskegon Heights, MI 49444-1438
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For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 651 students in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District.
Public Schools in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District have a diversity score of 0.16, which is less than the Michigan public school average of 0.55.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
651 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
(18-19)
≤1%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
6%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
60-69%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
597 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
92%
18%
# White Students
39 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
6%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
103
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
49
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,404 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,364 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,404
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,364
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muskegon Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2441 Sanford St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 E Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3601
Grades: 2-6
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Charter School
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3250
Grades: PK-1
| 152 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District?
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District manages 3 public schools serving 651 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District?
92% of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District?
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,364 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 60-69%
  • : ≤1%
  • : 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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