North Muskegon High School is a public high school in west Michigan. The school was founded in 1935 and is a class C size school. The small population of Elementary, Middle School, and High School student all share one building creating a tightknit community of students and staff.
Serving 315 students in grades 9-12, North Muskegon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Muskegon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Muskegon High School's student population of 315 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1935
School Rankings
North Muskegon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Muskegon High School is 0.38, 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
#706 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 North Muskegon High School's ranking?
North Muskegon High School is ranked #706 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are North Muskegon High School often compared to?
North Muskegon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ravenna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Muskegon High School?
The graduation rate of North Muskegon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend North Muskegon High School?
315 students attend North Muskegon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of North Muskegon High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Muskegon High School?
North Muskegon High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Muskegon High School offer ?
North Muskegon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Muskegon High School part of?
North Muskegon High School is part of North Muskegon School District.
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