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North Muskegon High School

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North Muskegon High School ranks 162 nd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

162^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 80% of Michigan high schools

Summary

North Muskegon High School is a small, high-performing public high school in Muskegon, MI, serving 305 students in grades 9-12 as part of the North Muskegon Public Schools district.

This school stands out dramatically from its neighbors. With a 98.6% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, it leads every comparable school in the area—Muskegon High School graduates just 84.6% of students, while Orchard View High School graduates 85.6%. Chronic absenteeism is also remarkably low at 16.1%, compared to 50.6% at Muskegon High and 41.2% at Reeths-Puffer High School. Academically, North Muskegon outperforms nearby traditional high schools in nearly every subject. For example, 64.2% of 11th graders are proficient in SAT reading and writing, versus 20.5% at Muskegon High and 46.5% at Orchard View. Math proficiency (32.8%) also leads the pack, and 10th-grade PSAT reading scores (76.9%) are exceptional.

While the school serves a more affluent population than its neighbors (21% free/reduced lunch versus 46-91% nearby), its 2024-2025 performance with low-income students ranked in the 96th percentile statewide, showing the school's success isn't solely demographic. The school also achieves these results efficiently, spending $14,782 per student—less than Muskegon Heights Academy ($24,455) or Muskegon Community Education Center ($23,000). Two areas warrant attention: social studies proficiency (32.8%) falls 10 points below the state average, and science scores, while recovering to 39.7%, remain only marginally above the state norm. Still, North Muskegon has maintained a 4-star or 5-star rating every year since 2015-2016, representing consistent excellence in a region where many schools face significant challenges.

305

Students ?

19.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,782

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: Holding steady — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (52% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Michigan high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Worth a look

!Social Studies scores 10 pts below the Michigan average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Michigan avg43%

162^nd of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

136^th of 625North 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
2026	72.6	162 of 800	79.8%	★★★★☆
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
2026	62.6	200 of 686	70.8%	★★★★☆
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
2026	61.4	226 of 719	68.6%	★★★☆☆
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
2026	76.2	123 of 693	82.3%	★★★★☆
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
2026	69.1	149 of 671	77.8%	★★★★☆
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)

Male (2026)82nd percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)78th percentile~ school

Female (2026)71st percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)69th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts73%+14 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing64%+12 vs state

Mathematics46%+13 vs state

Science40%+5 vs state

Social Studies33%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)		M-Step Math (2026)		M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th 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%)	72.6	162^nd of 800 public high schools	79.8%		76.8	140^th of 739 public high schools	81.1%	22		68.1	76.9		46.4	44.9	64.2	32.8						39.7		32.8	$14,782	$783	$13,999
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)																	$15,209	$5,039	$10,169
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)																	$24,652	$4,172	$20,480
Muskegon Lakeshore High School Career Center	Public, Charter	9-12	125 Catherine Ave	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Muskegon Lakeshore High School & Career Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(330) 256-3294	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)																	$19,174	$709	$18,465
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%)	11.3	694^th of 800 public high schools	13.3%		12.3	645^th of 739 public high schools	12.7%	49		27.9	29.6		9.0	6.5	20.5	389.3						17.0		24.0	$15,433	$1,737	$13,697
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%)	40.2	451^st of 800 public high schools	43.6%		46.1	397^th of 739 public high schools	46.3%	54		50.6	51.2		25.7	31.5	41.4	15.6						25.2		40.2	$15,283	$923	$14,360
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)							343.2	310.0						2067.5		13.6	$23,000	$2,238	$20,763
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%)	1.7	800^th of 800 public high schools	0.0%					(n/a)	315.0	13.0	10.7	311.8	328.7	325.7	355.6	332.2	1559.2	1666.6	1547.5	1649.2	1758.4	2062.2	1775.9	2078.9	$24,455	$6,118	$18,337
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%)	27.5	556^th of 800 public high schools	30.5%		18.6	591^st of 739 public high schools	20.0%	35		35.4	41.6		15.4	19.2	46.5	20.2						21.7		30.4	$16,547	$1,595	$14,952

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 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

Is North Muskegon High School a good school?

North Muskegon High School ranks 162^nd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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.

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2024–25 attendance dataJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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