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Montague High School

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Montague High School ranks 389 th of 739 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

389^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 739 Michigan High Schools

Better than 47% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Montague High School is a public high school located in Montague, Michigan, serving 452 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Montague Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 285 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montague High School has shown mixed academic performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 174 and 563 over the years. While its current ranking of 389 out of 739 Michigan high schools places it in the middle range, the school's test scores in core subjects like Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics have been below the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has been relatively stable, ranging from 81.7% to 92.6%, but its dropout rate has been higher than the state average, ranging from 2.7% to 8.1%. Additionally, Montague High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 25.4% to 30.8% of students being chronically absent in recent years.

When compared to nearby high schools, Montague High School generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level. For example, Whitehall Senior High School, located just 3.36 miles away, has consistently outperformed Montague High School in academic measures such as test scores and graduation rates. The school's per-student spending has increased over the years, but this increased spending does not seem to have translated into significant improvements in academic outcomes, suggesting that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and utilization strategies.

419

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,786

Per pupil spending ?

34.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4900 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437-1040

(231) 894-2661

District: Montague Area Public Schools

Feeder schools for Montague High School:

Elementary:	Montague Area Childhood Center
	Oehrli Elementary School
Middle:	Nellie B Chisholm Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Two or more races:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 23rd percentile in 2023 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (83%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 47th (2025) from a 23rd-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Social Studies scores 12 pts below the Michigan average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg36%

Michigan avg40%

389^th of 739

Michigan public high schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 32 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

285^th of 613Montague Area Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	46.9	389 of 739	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.3	278 of 743	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	23.3	563 of 735	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	42.0	347 of 531	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.2	366 of 561	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.5	354 of 666	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.2	434 of 824	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	53.1	351 of 835	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.0	283 of 852	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	76.9	174 of 832	79.1%	★★★★☆
2014	64.5	288 of 799	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.6	280 of 805	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.5	398 of 773	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	75.3	209 of 784	73.3%	★★★★☆
2010	74.4	213 of 765	72.2%	★★★★☆
2009	72.0	238 of 754	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.7	206 of 750	72.5%	★★★★☆
2007	73.9	198 of 767	74.2%	★★★★☆
2006	77.0	156 of 705	77.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	31.0	447 of 629	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	51.7	282 of 619	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	17.3	512 of 611	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	59.3	179 of 416	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.1	202 of 462	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.7	277 of 554	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.9	440 of 710	38.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	8.8	186 of 201	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	55.7	262 of 635	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.1	212 of 654	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	30.7	445 of 614	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.1	313 of 369	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.8	381 of 417	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	41.7	328 of 532	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.9	439 of 755	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	52.3	288 of 628	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.5	262 of 633	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	21.0	498 of 611	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.0	400 of 440	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	14.6	428 of 472	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	33.8	379 of 543	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.5	400 of 707	43.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	36.2	172 of 315	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	35.6	416 of 639	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.5	311 of 638	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	19.4	543 of 647	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.3	348 of 492	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.1	362 of 516	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.2	342 of 582	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.6	401 of 708	43.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)59th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2025)54th percentile+7 vs school

Special Education (2018)45th percentile~ school

White (2025)35th percentile-12 vs school

Female (2025)29th percentile-18 vs school

Hispanic (2018)7th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing57%~ state avg

Science37%~ state avg

Social Studies30%-12 vs state

Mathematics22%-6 vs state

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Schools Near Montague High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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
Montague High School	Public	9-12	4900 Stanton Blvd	Montague	49437	Muskegon County	Montague Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 894-2661	419	25	16.6	34.6%	376 (89.7%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	46.9	389^th of 739 public high schools	47.4%		58.3	278^th of 743 public high schools	62.6%	111	57.4	21.8	36.6	29.7	$13,786	$863	$12,923
Whitehall Senior High School	Public	9-12	3100 White Lake Dr	Whitehall	49461	Muskegon County	Whitehall District Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 893-1020	597	30	19.8	35.0%	519 (86.9%)	13 (2.2%)	34 (5.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.0%)	51.6	352^nd of 739 public high schools	52.4%		37	453^rd of 743 public high schools	39.0%	101	53.3	31.1	36.1	31.8	$14,167	$1,928	$12,239
ReethsPuffer High School	Public	9-12	1545 N Roberts Rd	Muskegon	49445	Muskegon County	Reeths-Puffer Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 744-1647	1,107	60	18.3	46.5%	924 (83.5%)	52 (4.7%)	74 (6.7%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.3%)	46.1	397^th of 739 public high schools	46.3%		47.2	358^th of 743 public high schools	51.8%	39	51.5	17.3	31.7	43.6	$14,192	$1,348	$12,845
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	305	16	19.5	21.0%	247 (81.0%)	11 (3.6%)	16 (5.2%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.2%)	76.8	140^th of 739 public high schools	81.1%		66.9	196^th of 743 public high schools	73.6%	56	75.3	42.9	35.2	51.4	$14,503	$464	$14,038
Shelby High School	Public	9-12	641 N State St	Shelby	49455	Oceana County	Shelby Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 861-4452	346	17	20.6	72.5%	198 (57.2%)	5 (1.4%)	135 (39.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	30.9	502^nd of 739 public high schools	32.1%		19.9	601^st of 743 public high schools	19.1%	99	39.0	15.6	23.4	37.7	$00	$00	$00
Holton High School	Public	9-12	6477 Syers Rd	Holton	49425	Muskegon County	Holton Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 821-1725	224	16	14.1	68.8%	194 (86.6%)	2 (0.9%)	14 (6.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.9%)	44.6	407^th of 739 public high schools	44.9%		21	595^th of 743 public high schools	19.9%	188	47.3	14.5	41.8	36.4	$16,336	$1,375	$14,960
Holton Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	6500 4th St	Holton	49425	Muskegon County	Holton Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(231) 821-1700	40	1	44.4	92.5%	35 (87.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)								(n/a)					$6,819	$1,249	$5,570
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	20	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building	Public, Charter	6-12	1161 W Southern Ave	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(613) 949-2287	19	2	7.7	89.5%	8 (42.1%)	4 (21.1%)	3 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (15.8%)								(n/a)					$82,264	$44,304	$37,961
Lighthouse Academy The Port	Public, Charter	5-12	205 E Apple Ave	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(231) 767-7248	14	3	4.9	78.6%	3 (21.4%)	10 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)					$16,954	$8,689	$8,265

Frequently Asked Questions about Montague High School

What is the racial makeup of Montague High School?

Students at Montague High School are 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Montague High School?

Montague High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Montague Area Childhood Center
Elementary : Oehrli Elementary School
Middle : Nellie B Chisholm Middle School

What district is Montague High School in?

Montague Area Public Schools

How many students attend Montague High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 419 students attended Montague High School.

Is Montague High School a good school?

Montague High School ranks 389^th of 739 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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