Muskegon Heights Academy High School is a public charter high school located in Muskegon Heights, Michigan.
Serving 253 students in grades 6-12, 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 35%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (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
School Overview
Muskegon Heights Academy's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Muskegon Heights Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muskegon Heights Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2980 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
89%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muskegon Heights Academy's ranking?
Muskegon Heights Academy is ranked #2980 out of 3,025 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 35% 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 60-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Muskegon Heights Academy?
253 students attend Muskegon Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Muskegon Heights Academy students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% 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 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Muskegon Heights Academy offer ?
Muskegon Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (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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