Serving 1,020 students in grades 9-12, Muskegon High School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,020 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Muskegon High School 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 High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muskegon High School?
The graduation rate of Muskegon High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Muskegon High School?
1,020 students attend Muskegon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Muskegon High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muskegon High School?
Muskegon High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Muskegon High School offer ?
Muskegon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Muskegon High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,020 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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