Munster High School

Munster High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8808 Columbia Ave,  Munster, IN
School Town of Munster
3.9
4.0
1,580 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Michael Wells
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
97%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
62.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
315:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
48.1%
Hispanic
29.7%
Black
10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best College Prep Public HS in Indiana
#8 Best Public HS in Indiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University - Bloomington 735 Students
Purdue University 628 Students
Purdue University Northwest 370 Students
Ball State University 266 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 201 Students
Michigan State University 179 Students
Valparaiso University 173 Students
Butler University 165 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 154 Students
Indiana State University 135 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 188 Students
Biology 166 Students
Psychology 162 Students
Nursing 132 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 111 Students
Computer Science 92 Students
Marketing 85 Students
Finance 70 Students
Political Science and Government 62 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 398 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/13/2025
The best part of my experience at Munster High School has been the opportunity to expand my horizons and meet new friends. The worst part of my experience at Munster High School has been being able to manage a heavy workload on top of activities and clubs. I would like to see more resources available at Munster High School, allowing students to gain access to help when troubled by an outside source out of school or in it.
4.0 Senior
4/30/2025
It is a small but very academically challenging school. We have a ton of Advanced, Honors and AP classes to choose from. We also have a lot of extracurriculars, clubs and sports that can participate in. The infrastructure is decent and most teachers are quie good. Lot of kids end up going to top schools.
4.0 Senior
9/6/2024
Munster High School has a lot of amazing teachers who have helped me in more ways than my education. However, it's not a perfect school just like every other. Munster does well to provide resources and opportunities for students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/20/2024
Amazing school, wonderful teachers, outstanding school district…they really go above and beyond for their students!Munster is the best…#1 in Lake County and even top 10 in the state of Indiana…highly recommend! Families pay more so their kids can go to Munster schools and it’s easy to see why. Even...
5.0 parent
10/13/2023
The after school activities and sports really keep the kids busy and out of trouble! They have many after school groups, there is something for everyone. The teachers are great at communicating to the parents if its needed. The classes offered are wonderful. My children are doing great in AP classes...
5.0 parent
8/17/2022
I have raised two kids in the Munster schools (over 20 + years) and can say that the teachers, while they can be tough on the kids, they really DO care about their sucess both in their personal and professional lives. I LOVE the fact that they have such diversity and a genuine desire to see and fost...
5.0 parent
5/5/2021
After extensive research on Northwest Indiana area schools, we decided higher housing prices and taxes were well worth being in this school district. Amazing education and athletics programs paired with caring teachers/staff. If you want an outstanding public school look no further than Munster.

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Munster High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Munster, IN, in the Munster neighborhood, and is served by the School Town of Munster in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,580 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Munster High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $394,631. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thornton Fractnl So High School, Center for Academics & Technology, Highland High School, and more. Learn more about what Munster has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Munster High School.

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