Muskegon Heights Academy
- Muskegon Heights Academy serves 283 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
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Muskegon Heights Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Muskegon Heights Academy's student population of 283 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 283 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Muskegon Heights Academy's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Muskegon Heights Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #3133 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 96% | 18% |
| White | 2% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 60-69% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 40% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Muskegon Heights Public Academy System School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Muskegon Heights Academy is Muskegon High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mona Shores Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dr. Martin Luther King Academy (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Muskegon Dr. Martin Luther King Academy Charter School
Grades: 2-6 | 285 students
0.3 miles
55 E Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231)830-3600 0.3 2-6 285 - Muskegon Edgewood Elementary Academy Charter School
Grades: K-1 | 172 students
0.8 miles
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231)830-3250 0.8 K-1 172 - Muskegon Moon Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 343 students
0.8 miles
1826 Hoyt St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231)720-2700 0.8 K-6 343 - Muskegon Muskegon High School Grades: 9-12 | 996 students
1.1 miles
80 West Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231)720-2800 1.1 9-12 996 - Muskegon Muskegon Covenant Academy Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 235 students
1.2 miles
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231)720-3100 1.2 9-12 235
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