Muskegon Covenant Academy

Charter School 181 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Muskegon Covenant Academy, located at 125 Catherine Ave in Muskegon, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter high school dedicated to serving students who have struggled in traditional academic settings. As part of a network of Covenant Academies, the school focuses on "re-engaging" students—often those who are credit-deficient or at risk of dropping out—by providing a personalized, supportive, and flexible educational environment designed to help them earn their high school diploma and prepare for life after graduation.

The school is known for its emphasis on small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a strong sense of community. By integrating academic rigor with social-emotional support, Muskegon Covenant Academy aims to remove the barriers that prevent students from succeeding, offering a path for those who need a non-traditional approach to reach their goals. The staff works closely with students to create tailored learning plans that address their unique needs, ultimately fostering a culture of accountability and achievement.

181

Total Students

5.2

Full-Time Teachers

34.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muskegon Covenant Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	11
Black	134
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
134 (74.0%)
White
22 (12.2%)
Two or More
12 (6.6%)
Hispanic
11 (6.1%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Muskegon Covenant Academy
Phone:	(231)720-3100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	34.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9 113

Grade 10 39

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 6