Mona Shores High School vs Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 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 Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
Norton Shores · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
154 students
| Measure | Mona Shores High School Muskegon, Michigan | Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change Norton Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 591 | #608 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9482 of 16,910 | #22240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,268 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Muskegon | Norton Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 45.9).
- •Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Mona Shores High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 80.5%).
- •Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.8).
- •Mona Shores High School is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 154.
- •Mona Shores High School is a public school while Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change 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 Montessori Academy for Environmental Change?
On the Success Index (US), Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change ranks higher (54.2 vs 45.9 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 Montessori Academy for Environmental Change?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Norton Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mona Shores High School: 1,268. Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mona Shores High School and Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change rank in Michigan?
Mona Shores High School is 312th of 591 and Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is 608th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).