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
18:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
62.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

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%
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School Rankings

#5 Best College Prep Public HS in Indiana
#6 Best Public HS in Indiana
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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 715 Students
Purdue University 601 Students
Purdue University Northwest 356 Students
Ball State University 262 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 210 Students
Butler University 174 Students
Valparaiso University 170 Students
Michigan State University 160 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 136 Students
Indiana State University 130 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 177 Students
Biology 154 Students
Psychology 152 Students
Nursing 130 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 112 Students
Computer Science 92 Students
Marketing 75 Students
Political Science and Government 63 Students
Finance 63 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 391 Reviews
5.0 Alum
9/12/2024
My time at Munster High School over these last four years has truly been one for the books. I never realized how much I was connected to the school until the last day of senior year. MHS has been a safe place for me to grow and learn about myself, not just as a student but who I want to be in this world. I have made some great connections with my teachers who have redefined what education really means to me. My time as a Munster High School student has made me feel more at ease transitioning to college. I know I will be successful because MHS has prepared me with great school and life habits. I have nothing but gratitude towards my high school.
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.
5.0 Senior
5/29/2024
My time at Munster High School included some of the best years of my life. I met so many people who I will have a lifelong bond with. So many of my teachers have made an impact on me as, not only a student, but also a human being. I feel so privileged to have gone to Munster because of the amazing academics, sports opportunities, and more. I was on the dance team, and I got to compete nationally in Florida. It was a great experience to bring back a 5th place in the nation. I will be forever grateful for moving to Munster.
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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