Mona Shores High School vs Muskegon Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mona Shores High School
Muskegon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students
Muskegon Heights Academy
Muskegon · Charter high · Grades 6–12
253 students
| Measure | Mona Shores High School Muskegon, Michigan | Muskegon Heights Academy Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 591 | #577 of 591 |
| National rank | #9482 of 16,910 | #16648 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,268 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 2.5% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mona Shores High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 9.5).
- •Mona Shores High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 2.5%).
- •Mona Shores High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 7.5%).
- •Mona Shores High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 91.3%).
- •Muskegon Heights Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.8).
- •Mona Shores High School is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 253.
- •Mona Shores High School is a public school while Muskegon Heights Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mona Shores High School better than Muskegon Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mona Shores High School ranks higher (45.9 vs 9.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mona Shores High School and Muskegon Heights Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mona Shores High School: 1,268. Muskegon Heights Academy: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mona Shores High School and Muskegon Heights Academy rank in Michigan?
Mona Shores High School is 312th of 591 and Muskegon Heights Academy is 577th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).