Muskegon Public Schools of the City of

District Overview
Headquartered at 1458 5th Street in Muskegon, Michigan, Muskegon Public Schools serves as a vital educational anchor for its small-city community within the broader Muskegon-Norton Shores metropolitan region. Operating as an active, traditional public school district across seven educational facilities, it delivers a comprehensive learning pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade, alongside tailored ungraded academic offerings. The district currently educates a vibrant student body of 3,371 pupils, cultivating an inclusive learning environment designed to nurture personal growth, academic achievement, and college-or-career readiness from early childhood through high school graduation.

To support its student body, Muskegon Public Schools maintains a well-resourced operational framework backed by a workforce of nearly 1,089 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's instructional team includes approximately 367 full-time equivalent teachers, yielding a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 9 to 1 that facilitates dedicated instruction and individualized attention. This academic foundation is further strengthened by nearly 45 instructional aides and over 677 support staff personnel who ensure strong administrative, operational, and student-support services district-wide. Families, community members, and researchers seeking to explore the district's academic programs and community initiatives can learn more by visiting their official portal at muskegonpublicschools.org or contacting the central administrative office.
7
Total Schools
3,371
Total Students
366.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
Demographic Student Count
White552
Hispanic578
Black1,855
Asian4
Two or More374
American Indian8
  • Black
    1,855 (55.0%)
  • Hispanic
    578 (17.1%)
  • White
    552 (16.4%)
  • Two or More
    374 (11.1%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High2
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:3,371*
Teachers (FTE):366.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.2