Muskegon Heights Academy High School is a public charter high school located in Muskegon Heights, Michigan.
Serving 219 students in grades 7-12, Muskegon Heights Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Muskegon Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Muskegon Heights Academy's student population of 219 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Muskegon Heights Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muskegon Heights Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3016 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
91%
18%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muskegon Heights Academy's ranking?
Muskegon Heights Academy is ranked #3016 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Muskegon Heights Academy often compared to?
Muskegon Heights Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Muskegon High School, Mona Shores High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muskegon Heights Academy?
The graduation rate of Muskegon Heights Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Muskegon Heights Academy?
219 students attend Muskegon Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Muskegon Heights Academy students are Black, 7% 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 Academy?
Muskegon Heights Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Muskegon Heights Academy offer ?
Muskegon Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Muskegon Heights Academy part of?
Muskegon Heights Academy is part of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District.
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