Munster High School | |
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Address | |
8808 Columbia Avenue Munster, Indiana 46321 United States | |
Coordinates | 41°33′16″N 87°30′17″W / 41.55444°N 87.50472°W / 41.55444; -87.50472 |
Information | |
Type | Public high school |
Established | 1967 |
School district | School Town of Munster |
Superintendent | Bret Heller |
Principal | Morgan Nolan |
Teaching staff | 87.50 (on a Full time equivalent basis) |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 1,524 (2023-2024) |
Student to teacher ratio | 17.42 |
Color(s) | |
Athletics conference | Northwest Crossroads |
Nickname | Mustangs |
Rivals | Highland High School Lake Central High School |
Newspaper | Crier |
Yearbook | Paragon |
Website | www |
Munster High School (MHS) is a public high school in Munster, Indiana. It is part of the School Town of Munster. Munster High School serves as the only high school for the Munster School District.
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 1,515 students enrolled in 2019-20 was:
- Male - 50%
- Female - 50%
- Native American/Alaskan - 0%
- Asian/Pacific islanders - 6%
- Black - 8%
- Hispanic - 23%
- White - 58%
- Multiracial - 4%
15% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Athletics
The following sports are offered at Munster High School:
- Baseball (boys)
- State champ 2002
- Basketball (girls & boys)
- Cross Country (girls & boys)
- Football (boys)
- Golf (girls & boys)
- Soccer (girls & boys)
- Softball (girls)
- Swimming and Diving (girls & boys)
- Boys state champs 1973–1977, 1979, 1980
- Girls state champs 1976-1978
- Tennis (girls & boys)
- Track and Field (girls & boys)
- Volleyball (girls)
- Wrestling (boys)
Notable alumni
- Nzinga Blake - Actress
- Stephan Bonnar - Retired Professional Mixed Martial Artist, most notably with the UFC
- William C. Bradford - Professor of political science and law, Attorney General Chiricahua Apache Nation
- James Hamblin (journalist) - Journalist and doctor.
- Nan Hayworth - Former U.S. Representative for New York's 19th congressional district
- Sue Hendrickson - Paleontologist responsible for discovery of the largest specimen of a T. rex found and one of the most complete skeletons recorded
- Joe Mansueto - Founder, majority owner and CEO of Morningstar, Inc.
- Ryan McMahen - Former MLS for the Kansas City Wizards, as well as various developmental league teams including the Michigan Bucks and Austin Aztex
- Hal Morris - Former MLB first baseman for the Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees
- Michelle Oakley - Wildlife veterinarian and subject of National Geographic television show, "Yukon Vet."
- Mike Pellicciotti - American politician and Washington State Treasurer
- Jill Underly - American Educator and Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Todd Rokita - Former Secretary of State of Indiana, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 4th congressional district, and Indiana Attorney General
- Emuoboh Gbagi - Nigerian businessman and politician from the People's Democratic Party (PDP)
See also
References
- Mattea, Annie (24 July 2022). "New superintendent starts in Munster". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- "Admin & Staff - Munster High School". mhs.munster.us. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ "Munster High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Munster High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- "School Town of Munster > Home". www.munster.k12.in.us. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- "2014-2015 School Directory" (PDF). ihsaa.org. Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. p. 88. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ^ "IHSAA State Championships by School". ihsaa.org. Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- Rolek, Barbara (2 January 2004). "Animated girl". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- Erickson, Matt (24 August 2011). "Munster native Stephan Bonnar draws Kyle Kingsbury at UFC 139 in San Jose". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- http://www.chiricahuaapachenation.org.
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(help) - ^ Franklin, Lu Ann (17 May 2012). "Munster speech team takes top state honors for lucky 13th time". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- Earnshaw, Rob (13 December 2012). "3 inducted as South Shore Legends". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- Janet Kidd Stewart (14 October 2012). "Executive Profile: Joe Mansueto, founder of Morningstar Inc". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- Chandler, Susan (30 July 2006). "Leader wants Morningstar to rise higher in firmament". Chicago Tribune.
- Nieto, Mike (9 August 2010). "Where Are They Now?: McMahen going back to school". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- Alonzo, Anthony D. (15 January 2014). "Bobby Morris takes over baseball training facility at Omni". Post-Tribune. Archived from the original on 30 March 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
External links
- Munster High School website
- School Town of Munster website
- Munster High School statistics at DOE Mustang
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