MUSKEGON HEIGHTS ACADEMY

Muskegon Heights Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System school district, located in MUSKEGON, MI with about 290 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Muskegon Heights Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Muskegon Heights Academy, located at 2441 Sanford St. in Muskegon, Michigan, serves as the primary educational hub for the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System. Following a significant transition in the district’s operational model, the school operates as a public school academy managed by a board of directors, with the goal of revitalizing academic standards and fostering student success within the local community. The academy serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a commitment to college and career readiness through a structured curriculum and supportive learning environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the "Tiger" pride culture, which remains a cornerstone of the Muskegon Heights community identity. Beyond core academics, the academy focuses on character development, student engagement, and building partnerships with families to overcome socioeconomic challenges. By leveraging its resources and community support, Muskegon Heights Academy strives to provide its students with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in high school and beyond, aiming to serve as a cornerstone for growth and academic achievement for the youth of Muskegon Heights.

For more information, contact Muskegon Heights Academy at (231) 830-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2441 SANFORD ST
MUSKEGON, MI 49444-1438
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MUSKEGON HEIGHTS ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in MUSKEGON, MI with about 290 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Muskegon Heights School District
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
290
Teachers:
17
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 290 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MUSKEGON HEIGHTS ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.4%
White
3.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
44.5%
Male
55.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.