Muskegon Heights Academy

Public, Magnet, Charter 7-12

2441 Sanford St
Muskegon, MI 49444-1438

(231) 830-3700

District: Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,462

Feeder schools for Muskegon Heights Academy:

Elementary:	Dr Martin Luther King Academy
	Edgewood Elementary Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 38.8

Number of students: 272

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.9%

White:

7.0%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Muskegon Heights Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Muskegon Heights Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Muskegon Heights Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.9%), White (7%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Muskegon Heights Academy is 38.8. (See more...)

Compare Muskegon Heights Academy employs 7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Muskegon Heights Academy is $17,462.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Muskegon Heights Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Muskegon Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	6.72	896^th	919	2.5%
2016	5.66	870^th	894	2.7%
2018	5.38	838^th	838	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Muskegon Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.34	809^th	815	0.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Muskegon Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.98	792^nd	794	0.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Muskegon Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.29	766^th	797	3.9%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Muskegon Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	14.13	362^nd	366	1.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Muskegon Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	6.13	824^th	832	1.0%
2016	2.50	831^st	852	2.5%
2017	5.42	758^th	835	9.2%
2018	3.53	804^th	824	2.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Muskegon Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.97	728^th	755	3.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Muskegon Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.16	702^nd	710	1.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Muskegon Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.56	698^th	707	1.3%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Muskegon Heights Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.82	241^st	254	5.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Muskegon Heights Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	5	283	0	3	0	1	292
2014	7	251	0	2	0	0	260
2015	6	370	0	8	1	1	386
2016	7	295	3	8	1	1	315
2017	5	271	0	4	0	3	283
2018	11	271	0	6	0	2	290
2019	5	228	0	8	1	2	244
2020	5	237	0	0	0	4	246
2021	12	245	0	0	0	6	263
2022	13	262	0	1	0	7	283
2023	19	250	0	0	0	3	272

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Muskegon Heights Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	292	17.0	17.1	71.9
2014	260	20.4	12.7	82.7
2015	386	22.0	17.5	83.9
2016	315	13.0	24.2	81
2017	283	16.0	17.6	84.8
2018	290	17.0	17.0	90.7
2019	244	12.2	19.9	89.8
2020	246	12.8	19.2	95.5
2021	263	17.6	14.9	95.1
2022	283	10.0	28.3	95.4
2023	272	7.0	38.8	95.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Muskegon Heights Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	292	17.0	17.1	71.9
2014	260	20.4	12.7	82.7
2015	386	22.0	17.5	83.9
2016	315	13.0	24.2	81
2017	283	16.0	17.6	84.8
2018	290	17.0	17.0	90.7
2019	244	12.2	19.9	89.8
2020	246	12.8	19.2	95.5
2021	263	17.6	14.9	95.1
2022	283	10.0	28.3	95.4
2023	272	7.0	38.8	95.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Muskegon Heights Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,974 (13.3%)	$12,818 (86.6%)	$14,793
2020	$2,532 (16.7%)	$12,628 (83.3%)	$15,160
2021	$2,436 (17.0%)	$11,925 (83.0%)	$14,361
2022	$5,720 (35.0%)	$10,639 (65.0%)	$16,359
2023	$4,765 (27.3%)	$12,696 (72.7%)	$17,462

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Muskegon Heights Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	244	272	11.5%
African American	228	250	9.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	19	280%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.8%	95.6%	5.8%

Schools Near Muskegon Heights Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Muskegon Heights Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	7-12	2441 Sanford St	Muskegon	49444	Muskegon County	Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 830-3700	272	7	38.8	95.6%	19 (7.0%)	250 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)	9.5					$17,462	$4,765	$12,697
Muskegon Community Education Center	Public	9-12	550 W Grand Ave	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	No	No	No	(231) 720-2800	114	4	29.8	93.9%	17 (14.9%)	77 (67.5%)	13 (11.4%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)								(n/a)						$19,825	$3,502	$16,323
Muskegon High School	Public	9-12	80 W Southern Ave	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	No	No	No	(231) 720-2800	1,039	42	24.8	83.6%	160 (15.4%)	626 (60.3%)	168 (16.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.7%)	18.8	610^th of 743 public high schools	17.9%		11.4	657^th of 735 public high schools	10.6%	47		26.1		24.3	19.8	$19,771	$6,834	$12,936
Muskegon Covenant Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	125 Catherine Ave	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Muskegon Covenant Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 720-3100	154	6	28.0	100.0%	25 (16.2%)	108 (70.1%)	11 (7.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.8%)								(n/a)						$10,543	$1,615	$8,929
Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building	Public, Charter	6-12	1161 W Southern Ave	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(613) 949-2287																			(n/a)
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center	Public, Charter	5-12	205 E Apple Ave	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(231) 767-7248	19	1	17.1	84.2%	4 (21.1%)	14 (73.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)								(n/a)						$14,035	$7,272	$6,763
Mona Shores High School	Public	9-12	1121 Seminole Rd	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Mona Shores Public School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 780-4711	1,268	78	16.2	42.0%	929 (73.3%)	149 (11.8%)	95 (7.5%)	25 (2.0%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (5.1%)	57.7	284^th of 743 public high schools	61.8%		50.8	344^th of 735 public high schools	53.2%	60		59.5	34.5	24.3	41.1	$14,874	$1,461	$13,412
North Muskegon High School	Public	9-12	1507 Mills Ave	Muskegon	49445	Muskegon County	North Muskegon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 719-4113	335	18	19.0	29.9%	267 (79.7%)	15 (4.5%)	23 (6.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.7%)	66.9	196^th of 743 public high schools	73.6%		69.4	186^th of 735 public high schools	74.7%	10		57.9	42.1	31.4	44.3	$12,596	$471	$12,125
Muskegon Area Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	200 Harvey St	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Muskegon Area Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(231) 767-3606	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Brooks Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	2500 S Sheridan Dr	Muskegon	49444	Muskegon County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(231) 773-9200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Muskegon Heights Academy

How many students attend Muskegon Heights Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Muskegon Heights Academy.

What district is Muskegon Heights Academy in?

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System

What schools feed into Muskegon Heights Academy?

Muskegon Heights Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Elementary : Edgewood Elementary Academy

What is the racial makeup of Muskegon Heights Academy?

Students at Muskegon Heights Academy are 92% African American, 7% White, 1% Two or more races.

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