Muskegon Heights High School
Muskegon Heights Academy High School is a public charter high school located in Muskegon Heights, Michigan.
| Muskegon Heights Academy High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
2441 Sanford Street , 49444 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°12′29″N 86°14′52″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Charter school |
| School district | Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System |
| Principal | Eddies Jones |
| Teaching staff | 17 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrollment | 290 (2017–18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.06[1] |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Orange, Black, and White |
| Nickname | Tigers |
Overview
Muskegon Heights High School is the only high school in the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System (MHPSAS). The high school is known for its strong tradition in both athletics and the band program.
In February 2013, Mosaica was investigated for the illegal employment of uncertified teachers in its schools in Muskegon Heights.[2][3] MHPSAS went on to become its own public charter school district.[4]
Name change and transition
Following a transition, Muskegon Heights Public High School was changed to Muskegon Heights Academy High School, a charter school at the start of the 2012–2013 school year.[5] It has since changed to Muskegon Heights Academy as of July 2014.[6]
Demographics
Muskegon Heights High School is 95.6% Black, 1.4% White, 0.7% Asian, and 1.6% Hispanic.[7] With a gender breakdown of 48.4% of females and 50.9% of males at this school.[7]
References
- "Muskegon Heights Academy". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- http://www.michiganradio.org/post/investigation-uncovers-non-certified-teachers-muskegon-heights-new-charter-school
- http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/02/michigan_state_representatives.html
- http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2014/08/its_a_new_school_year_for_musk.html
- http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/02/muskegon_heights_high_school_h.html
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 24, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.localschooldirectory.com/public-school/43234/MI
- http://www.mhsaa.com