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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Muskegon County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public high schools serving 9,581 students in Muskegon County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Muskegon County, MI are North Muskegon High School, Fruitport Alternative High School and Orchard View Community Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muskegon County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Muskegon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Muskegon County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Reethspuffer High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Muskegon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Muskegon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Fruitport Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Orchard View Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Muskegon Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Wesley School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
915 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Holton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6500 4th St
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Mona Shores High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1121 Seminole Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 780-4711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Whitehall Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3100 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Reethspuffer High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1545 N Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1647
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Oakridge High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5493 Hall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Lakeshore Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Fruitport High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
357 N 6th Ave
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Montague High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Ravenna High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2766 S Ravenna Rd
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2218
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1616.
Holton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6477 Syers Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1725
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Oakridge Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
251 S Wolf Lake Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7400
Gr: 3-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Muskegon Community Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1826 Hoyt St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1919.
Orchard View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16 N Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Orchard View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Gr: 5-9 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2121.
Muskegon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
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
Brooks Correctional Facility
Alternative School
2500 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-9200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Fruitport Adult Education
Alternative School
357 N 6th Ave
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3114
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy The Port
Alternative School
Charter School
205 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building
Charter School
1161 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Muskegon Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
200 Harvey St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3606
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Muskegon County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Muskegon County, MI include North Muskegon High School, Fruitport Alternative High School and Orchard View Community Education.
How many public high schools are located in Muskegon County?
29 public high schools are located in Muskegon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon County?
Muskegon County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Muskegon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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