Muskegon Community Education Center

107 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Muskegon Community Education Center (MCEC), located at 571 E. Apple Ave in Muskegon, Michigan, operates under the Muskegon Public Schools district as a specialized facility focused on alternative education and lifelong learning. The center is designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional high school environment, offering them a personalized pathway to earn their high school diploma. By providing a flexible academic setting, the MCEC helps students overcome obstacles to graduation, ensuring that they remain on track for post-secondary success.

Beyond its focus on K-12 students, the center serves as a vital resource for the broader Muskegon community by facilitating various educational programs and outreach initiatives. As part of the larger Muskegon Public Schools system, the center aligns its mission with the district’s broader goals of fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment that promotes personal growth and academic achievement. For those seeking information on enrollment, specific course offerings, or district-wide updates, the school maintains a digital presence through the official Muskegon Public Schools website at http://www.mpsk12.net.

107

Total Students

4.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muskegon Community Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	10
Black	70
Two or More	10

Black
70 (65.4%)
White
17 (15.9%)
Hispanic
10 (9.3%)
Two or More
10 (9.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
Phone:	(231)720-2800
Website:	http://muskegonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 1

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 50

Grade 12 54