Muskegon Heights Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Muskegon, Michigan 49444 · Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
#577 of 591 high schools in Michigan
#16648 of 16,910 nationally
About Muskegon Heights Academy
Muskegon Heights Academy is a charter high located in Muskegon, in the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 253 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 9.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 577th of 591 ranked high schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (37th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 253.
There are 38 schools in Muskegon; Muskegon Heights Academy ranks 35th of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)2.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Muskegon Heights Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 2.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Muskegon Heights Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Muskegon · Charter elementary · Grades 3–5
105 students · 441 m away
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Muskegon · Charter elementary · Grades PK–2
134 students · 1.4 km away
Charles Hackley Middle School
Muskegon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students · 1.6 km away
Muskegon High School
Muskegon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,003 students · 1.9 km away
Glenside Elementary
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students · 2.2 km away
Campbell Elementary School
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students · 2.6 km away
Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building
Muskegon · Charter high · Grades 6–12
19 students · 2.7 km away
Mona Shores High School
Muskegon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students · 3.1 km away
Oakview Elementary School
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students · 3.1 km away
Three Oaks Public School Academy
Muskegon · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
363 students · 3.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Muskegon Heights Academy a good school?
Muskegon Heights Academy has a Success Index (US) of 9.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #577 of 591 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Muskegon Heights Academy rank in Michigan?
Muskegon Heights Academy ranks #577 of 591 high schools in Michigan and #16648 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Muskegon Heights Academy?
Muskegon Heights Academy had 253 students in 2025.
Is Muskegon Heights Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Muskegon Heights Academy is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Muskegon Heights Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Muskegon Heights Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.