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North Muskegon High School

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North Muskegon High School ranks 140 th of 739 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

140^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 739 Michigan High Schools

Better than 81% of Michigan high schools

Summary

North Muskegon High School is a public high school in Muskegon, Michigan, serving 315 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the North Muskegon Public Schools district, which is ranked 94 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, North Muskegon High School consistently performs well, ranking in the top 25% of Michigan high schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 140 out of 739 high schools, with 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. The school's performance is particularly strong in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, where 75.3% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 55.4%. The school also maintains high graduation rates, with a 96.7% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, North Muskegon High School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Muskegon Heights Academy, located just 3.63 miles away, has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Michigan high schools and has significantly lower test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, while North Muskegon High School serves a relatively low-income student population, with 27.62% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's performance for this subgroup is particularly impressive, ranking in the top 5% of Michigan high schools.

305

Students ?

19.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,503

Per pupil spending ?

21%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445-3011

(231) 719-4113

District: North Muskegon Public Schools

Feeder schools for North Muskegon High School:

Elementary:	North Muskegon Elementary School
Middle:	North Muskegon Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Hispanic:

5.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 73rd percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (52% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Michigan high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (83%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Michigan avg40%

140^th of 739

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

94^th of 613North Muskegon 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	76.8	140 of 739	81.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.9	196 of 743	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	69.4	186 of 735	74.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.3	147 of 531	72.3%	★★★★☆
2021	85.4	63 of 561	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	79.5	121 of 666	81.8%	★★★★☆
2018	84.6	99 of 824	88.0%	★★★★☆
2017	89.3	63 of 835	92.5%	★★★★★
2016	78.3	147 of 852	82.7%	★★★★☆
2015	72.4	224 of 832	73.1%	★★★★☆
2014	79.2	133 of 799	83.4%	★★★★☆
2013	83.7	107 of 805	86.7%	★★★★☆
2012	86.8	85 of 773	89.0%	★★★★☆
2011	93.8	8 of 784	99.0%	★★★★★
2010	93.3	7 of 765	99.1%	★★★★★
2009	92.8	24 of 754	96.8%	★★★★★
2008	82.8	114 of 750	84.8%	★★★★☆
2007	86.4	64 of 767	91.7%	★★★★★
2006	88.8	51 of 705	92.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	73.1	130 of 629	79.3%	★★★★☆
2024	62.5	191 of 619	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.0	129 of 611	78.9%	★★★★☆
2022	64.1	160 of 416	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	86.2	45 of 462	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	79.4	91 of 554	83.6%	★★★★☆
2018	75.1	151 of 710	78.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	93.2	25 of 635	96.1%	★★★★★
2024	43.2	344 of 654	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.7	244 of 614	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.8	113 of 755	85.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	73.0	128 of 628	79.6%	★★★★☆
2024	62.7	199 of 633	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.1	226 of 611	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.0	122 of 440	72.3%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	78 of 472	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	71.5	138 of 543	74.6%	★★★★☆
2018	83.8	87 of 707	87.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	161 of 639	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	57.5	231 of 638	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.7	132 of 647	79.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.2	126 of 492	74.4%	★★★★☆
2021	82.4	73 of 516	85.9%	★★★★☆
2019	74.2	132 of 582	77.3%	★★★★☆
2018	77.1	139 of 708	80.4%	★★★★☆

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)96th percentile+15 vs school

Male (2025)80th percentile~ school

Female (2025)79th percentile~ school

White (2025)75th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing75%+20 vs state

Social Studies51%+9 vs state

Mathematics43%+15 vs state

Science35%~ state avg

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Schools Near North Muskegon High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	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
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
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
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
Muskegon Covenant Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	125 Catherine Ave	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Muskegon Covenant Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 720-3100	181	5	34.8	81.2%	22 (12.2%)	134 (74.0%)	11 (6.1%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.6%)								(n/a)						$8,990	$1,161	$7,830
Muskegon High School	Public	9-12	80 W Southern Ave	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	No	No	No	(231) 720-2800	1,003	45	22.2	78.3%	134 (13.4%)	597 (59.5%)	169 (16.8%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (9.7%)	12.3	645^th of 739 public high schools	12.7%		18.8	610^th of 743 public high schools	17.9%	35		22.4		16.5	20.6	$18,097	$4,286	$13,812
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
Muskegon Community Education Center	Public	9-12	1826 Hoyt St	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	No	No	No	No	(231) 720-2800	107	5	22.9	78.5%	17 (15.9%)	70 (65.4%)	10 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.3%)								(n/a)						$17,658	$5,002	$12,655
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)
Muskegon Heights Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	6-12	2441 Sanford St	Muskegon	49444	Muskegon County	Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 830-3700	253	16	16.2	91.3%	16 (6.3%)	225 (88.9%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)	17.9				11.5	$20,724	$6,619	$14,105
Orchard View High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	16 N Quarterline Rd	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Orchard View Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(231) 760-1400	543	33	16.2	65.4%	277 (51.0%)	151 (27.8%)	55 (10.1%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (9.9%)	18.6	591^st of 739 public high schools	20.0%		19.1	608^th of 743 public high schools	18.2%	17		32.5	8.7	21.6	25.8	$16,437	$1,903	$14,534

Frequently Asked Questions about North Muskegon High School

How many students attend North Muskegon High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 305 students attended North Muskegon High School.

What district is North Muskegon High School in?

North Muskegon Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of North Muskegon High School?

Students at North Muskegon High School are 81% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Is North Muskegon High School a good school?

North Muskegon High School ranks 140^th of 739 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into North Muskegon High School?

North Muskegon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Muskegon Elementary School
Middle : North Muskegon Middle School

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