Muskegon Heights High School Explained

Muskegon Heights Academy High School
Schooltype:Charter school
District:Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
Grades:7-12
Address:2441 Sanford Street
City:Muskegon Heights
State:Michigan
Zipcode:49444
Country:USA
Campus Type:Urban
Enrollment:272 (2022–23)[1]
Teaching Staff:7.00 (FTE)
Ratio:38.86
Nickname:Tigers
Colors:Orange and black [2]
Principal:Erica Patton

Muskegon Heights Academy High School is a public charter high school located in Muskegon Heights, Michigan.

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.[3] [4] MHPSAS went on to become its own public charter school district.[5]

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.[6] It has since changed to Muskegon Heights Academy as of July 2014.[7]

Demographics

Muskegon Heights High School is 95.6% Black, 1.4% White, 0.7% Asian, and 1.6% Hispanic.[8] With a gender breakdown of 48.4% of females and 50.9% of males at this school.[8]

Championships

Football1945, 1946, 1947 1957[9]

Basketball1954, 1956, 1957, 1974, 1978, 1979

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muskegon Heights Academy. National Center for Education Statistics. August 25, 2024.
  2. Web site: Muskegon Heights High School. 2024-04-01. Michigan High School Athletic Association. en-US.
  3. Web site: Investigation uncovers non-certified teachers at Muskegon Heights new charter school. February 12, 2013.
  4. Web site: State representatives respond to alleged use of uncertified teachers in Muskegon Heights schools. February 14, 2013.
  5. Web site: It's a new school year for Muskegon Heights students, and new school buildings for many. August 26, 2014.
  6. Web site: Muskegon Heights High School has a new principal, again. February 5, 2013.
  7. Web site: Muskegon Heights Academy » Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System . July 23, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150724034327/http://mhtigers.org/muskegon-heights-academy/ . July 24, 2015 .
  8. Web site: Muskegon Heights High School in Muskegon, MI 49444.
  9. Web site: Home . mhsaa.com.

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