Munster High School

1,474 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Munster High School, located at 8808 Columbia Ave in Munster, Indiana, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in the state. Serving the suburban community of Munster, the school is part of the School Town of Munster district and is known for its rigorous academic environment, consistently high graduation rates, and strong emphasis on college preparation. The campus is well-regarded for providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances a demanding curriculum with robust extracurricular involvement.

Beyond its academic reputation, Munster High School maintains a competitive athletics program and a highly active fine arts department, both of which frequently earn regional and state accolades. The school serves as a central hub for the community, reflecting the values of its surrounding area through a focus on student achievement, civic responsibility, and long-term student success. Its consistent ranking among the best high schools in Indiana makes it a cornerstone institution for families in the Northwest Indiana region.

1,474

Total Students

88.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Munster High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	663
Hispanic	472
Black	152
Asian	117
Two or More	69
American Indian	1

White
663 (45.0%)
Hispanic
472 (32.0%)
Black
152 (10.3%)
Asian
117 (7.9%)
Two or More
69 (4.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School Town of Munster
Phone:	(219)836-3200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 377

Grade 10 339

Grade 11 391

Grade 12 359

Ungraded 8