Linda Schaver
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(779) 235-5847
49 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$499,900 Price
Munster High School
Public High School
|
Grade 9-12
8808 Columbia Ave,
Munster, IN
School Town of Munster
School Details
Head of School
Mr Michael Wells
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A
A
A
B
C+
A-
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
|
Average GPA
3.44
|
Reading Proficiency
83%
|
|
Math Proficiency
47%
|
|
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
620
|
Average ACT
29
Math
28
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
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
|
Students Per Counselor
315:1
|
Student Diversity
|
Female
51.4%
|
Male
48.6%
|
|
White
45%
|
Hispanic
32%
|
|
Black
10.3%
|
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.9%
|
|
Two or more races
4.7%
|
Native American
<1%
|
School Rankings
#5
Best College Prep Public HS in Indiana
#8
Best Public HS in Indiana
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
776 Students
Purdue University
665 Students
Purdue University Northwest
406 Students
Ball State University
279 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis
220 Students
Michigan State University
198 Students
Valparaiso University
173 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
168 Students
Butler University
162 Students
Indiana State University
145 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
197 Students
Biology
176 Students
Psychology
167 Students
Nursing
145 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
112 Students
Computer Science
95 Students
Marketing
92 Students
Finance
80 Students
Political Science and Government
62 Students
Engineering
44 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/1/2025
Over my four years I have really enjoyed being at this school. The only downside of the school is the food, but even that is not really bad at all. The teachers, students, parents, culture, and everything about the school is amazing and creates a great environment for learning and working hard.
9/10/2025
When I entered high school it was weird because I didn't know anyone because I recently had move to Munster. Most of the teachers were nice some push us to hard to learn thing that were so when we weren't in Ap.
7/6/2025
MHS has an incredible class selection and great resources for students. Most teachers are very passionate about what they do and supportive of their students, and I have loved my experience so far!!
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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...
5/5/2021
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.
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
-
Linda Schaver
-
Jeff McCormick
Jeff McCormick
McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
(219) 491-2854
693 Total Sales
12 in Attendance Zone
$2K - $471K Price Range
-
Nadine Philips
Nadine Philips
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
(219) 217-4913
78 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$370,000 Price
-
Randy Hoyle
RH
Randy Hoyle
Randall Hoyle
(219) 244-5445
58 Total Sales
8 in Attendance Zone
$110K - $550K Price Range
-
Sandra Dabrowski
Sandra Dabrowski
(219) 533-3556
74 Total Sales
10 in Attendance Zone
$222K - $740K Price Range
-
Amy Blanton
Amy Blanton
Better Homes and Gardens Real
(219) 334-2131
138 Total Sales
3 in Attendance Zone
$140K - $330K Price Range
Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$175K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
66
Average Home Value
$405,383
Median Lot Size
10,454 Sq Ft
% Renters
13%
Average Household Income
$122,165
% of College Grads
46.7%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,315 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 10th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Bluebird Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Steward Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Playground
Riverside Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Dog Park
Wicker Memorial Park
- Dog Park
- Golf
- Picnic Area
Kiwanis Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Meadows Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Beech Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Circle Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Briar Creek Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Highland
A friendly town with reasonable prices and low taxes
Lynwood
Outlying village with farmland and suburban homes on the Illinois-Indiana border
Lansing
Small-town charm and close-knit community in Chicago suburb
Hartsdale
Proximity to Chicago, optimal dining, shopping and entertainment, small-town charm
Dyer
Tranquil Tri-Town suburbs with current and future Chicagoland access points
Hessville
Hoosier community home to history and happenings a stone's throw from Chicago
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 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% 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 $405,383. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thornton Fractnl So High School, Center for Academics & Technology, Hammond High School, and more. Learn more about what Munster has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Munster High School.