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Best High Schools in Zip Code 49442

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At a glance

Schools

1,518

Students

Districts

Top rankedOakridge High School330^th of 739 Michigan high schools

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Biggest riser

Oakridge High School up 22 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Orchard View Community Education 8 students per teacher

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Summary:

The 49442 zip code area is home to 6 high schools, including Orchard View High School, Oakridge High School, Muskegon Covenant Academy, Orchard View Community Education, Oakridge Fusion, and Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center. These schools serve a diverse range of students and offer varying levels of academic performance and resources.

Oakridge High School stands out as the top performer in the area, ranking 330 out of 739 Michigan high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts the highest test scores, with over 50% proficiency in M-Step Social Studies and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. In contrast, Muskegon Covenant Academy, a public charter school, serves a high-need student population, with nearly 99% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 23.4 may help support these students.

Across the 6 schools, the 4-year graduation rate is 82.8%, slightly below the state average, while the dropout rate is 7.6%, higher than the state average. Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, well above the state average. Spending per student also varies greatly, from $8,990 at Muskegon Covenant Academy to $29,928 at Orchard View Community Education, suggesting disparities in resources and funding levels among the schools.

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Ranking:

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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 (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	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
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
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)					$19,174	$709	$18,465
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)					$23,000	$2,238	$20,763
Oakridge High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	5493 Hall Rd	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Oakridge Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(231) 788-7300	539	32	16.6	52.7%	431 (80.0%)	14 (2.6%)	53 (9.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.1%)	54.4	330^th of 739 public high schools	55.3%		48.5	352^nd of 743 public high schools	52.6%	22	51.0	11.2	44.1	52.7	$15,274	$1,452	$13,822
Orchard View Community Education	Public	9-12	35 S Sheridan Dr	Muskegon	49442	Muskegon County	Orchard View Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 760-1350	134	17	8.0	67.9%	94 (70.1%)	18 (13.4%)	11 (8.2%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)								(n/a)					$17,341	$2,449	$14,892
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	$16,547	$1,595	$14,952
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)

Cities Near Zip Code 49442

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Muskegon	0.53 mi	52	372^nd
Muskegon Heights	3.42 mi	1
Norton Shores	6.65 mi	1	238^th
Fruitport	7.08 mi	6	272^nd
Twin Lake	8.79 mi	1	289^th

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.