Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District

2441 Sanford St
Muskegon Heights, MI 49444-1438
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 492 students in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
492 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#860 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
2%
34%
5%
45%
≤5%
38%
65%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
89%
18%
% White
6%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,382 is higher than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,683 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,382
$18,604
Spending / Student
$17,683
$17,782

Best Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 E Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3600
Gr: 3-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Muskegon Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2441 Sanford St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Charter School
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3280
Gr: PK-2 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District?
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District manages 3 public schools serving 492 students.
What is the rank of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District?
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District is ranked #829 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District?
89% of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District?
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,683 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 65% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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