Muskegon Heights Academy

Muskegon Heights Academy

Charter High School | Grade 7-12
2441 Sanford St,  Muskegon, MI
3.3
4.0
219 Students
D-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Calvin Sims
Student Teacher Ratio
31:1
Average SAT Score
950
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.13
Graduation Rate
64.5%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.13
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
31:1
Teachers
7
Full Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
510
Verbal
440
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
263:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Black
91.9%
White
7%
Two or more races
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Ferris State University 24 Students
Grand Valley State University 18 Students
Michigan State University 13 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 13 Students
Wayne State University 13 Students
Western Michigan University 12 Students
Muskegon Community College 10 Students
Central Michigan University 9 Students
Eastern Michigan University 8 Students
Oakland University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 10 Students
Biology 6 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students
Dental Hygiene 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 3 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Dance 3 Students
Interior Design 3 Students
Real Estate 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 5 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
8/31/2016
I love all of my teachers. They are always there for me when I need them.Time when I wanted to give up they didn't let me,they pushed me and made me go harder. I really enjoy when my teachers teach lessons in class on thing I've never knew. I think have teachers are important their like second parents when yours not around you.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 other
6/22/2014
Muskegon Heights is a great school. I graduated from there years ago and went on to land a job in a Fortune 500 company, work my way up through the ranks while working on my degree and wound up. . . upon taking an early retirement package. . .as an employee who was invited back to consult for same c...
5.0 other
3/23/2014
I think that what these "so called" educated people or people that are supposed to be educated do to these children's self esteem is unforgiveable. . .getting on here belittling these kids.How should they react behind that! What I know for sure is that those children that graduate and go on to colle...
1.0 student
5/12/2013
Sucks!! No supplies! No books! Computers don't work! Teachers try but otherwise the whole school sucks!
5.0 other
3/16/2009

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Muskegon Heights Academy is a charter school for students in grades 7-12 in Muskegon, MI, in the Muskegon Heights neighborhood, and is served by the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 219 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 31:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Muskegon Heights Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.13, the graduation rate is 64.5%, and the average SAT score is 950. The average home value in this area is $199,641. Discover additional schools in the area, like Muskegon Covenant Academy, Muskegon High School, Muskegon Community Education Center, and more. Learn more about what Muskegon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Muskegon Heights Academy.

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