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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Administration
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Sports
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Mona Shores High School is a highly rated, public school located in MUSKEGON, MI. It has 1,268 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 31% of students are at least proficient in math and 57% in reading.
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About Mona Shores High School...
- AP Offered
- High School
- School District
- Mona Shores Public School District
- Michigan
- Norton Shores
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
57%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
31%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
89%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1170
229
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
26
42
responses
AP Enrollment
34%
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Popular Colleges
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Michigan State University
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Grand Valley State University
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Western Michigan University
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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Muskegon Community College
149 Students
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Central Michigan University
145 Students
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Ferris State University
144 Students
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Wayne State University
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Northern Michigan University
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Hope College
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Living in the Area
Norton Shores
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Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$72,699
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,134
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$190,800
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
85%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.27 responses
Poll
85%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.27 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
144 responses
America's Tallest Singing Christmas Tree
20%
Football games
13%
Pop Go the Sailors
12%
School Musical
10%
Homecoming Parades
10%
Musical/play
7%
Collage
5%
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,268
Free or Reduced Lunch
42%
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.29 responses
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.29 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.29 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$59,200
Teachers in First/Second Year
1.5%
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.41 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.41 responses
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of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.41 responses
Clubs & Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$12,470/ year
National
$12,239
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of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.44 responses
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of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.44 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.44 responses
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Mona Shores High School Reviews
Rating 3.92 out of 5 298 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
I recently moved back into the area, and I joined Mona Shores as a sophom*ore. Initially, I was scared of facing the new environment, but my fears were quickly forgotten. My first year as a student has been an amazing one. After transferring from a rigorous and backbreaking school, MSHS has become my best friend. I have found comfort not just in true friendships, but also in the ever-welcoming school staff. The hands-on opportunities I have received since enrollment have been the best part of my year. I have joined clubs, furthered my career aspects, and volunteered my time to a number of brilliant causes. But with every new school comes new challenges, and I would say the lesser part of my year has been a result of the required classes I have had to take. Certain courses, though interesting, haven’t been particularly helpful for me personally and don’t seem necessary. This is something I would like to see change. Yet, overall, it is no question that Mona Shores is the school for me!
- Sophom*ore
- 9 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I loved my experience at Mona Shores High School. As someone academically inclined, I appreciated the immense variety of AP classes provided at Shores and the amazing teachers teaching them. Some staff are better than others, which is to be expected. The worst part of my academic experience was taking AP Physics I last year. I felt my teacher did not do a good job of teaching the course material in a way my classmates and I could understand, which was disappointing. As an AP Research student, I would have appreciated it if they had better database and note-taking resources available for their students. Sports at Shores are a big point of pride for students and staff. I met my best friends through running track and appreciate how caring the coaches are. The sports facilities are new and well-maintained, yet they do not have an aquatic center available for their co-op swim teams. I appreciate the principal's involvement in the sporting events, which helps encourage school spirit.
- Senior
- 11 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Mona Shores has brought the spotlight to their fine arts program with running America's Tallest Singing Christmas Tree and having all branches of fine arts receive either a Division I or II rating at Solo & Ensemble Festivals. Behind the scenes the administration works diligently to provide a healthy environment. However, there are some cases where the students themselves bring down the standing of the school because of a lack of communication. Overall I would like to see more active parents and more communication with students.
- Senior
- 25 days ago
