Muskegon Maritime Academy in Muskegon, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Muskegon Maritime Academy is an urban public school in Muskegon, Michigan that is part of [County run]. It serves 53 students in grades K - 5. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades K - 5

53 Students

# of teachers unavailable

571 E Apple Ave

Muskegon, MI 49442 View local requests

https://muskegonmaritime-academy.org/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Muskegon Maritime Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Long

Ms. Schultz

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Muskegon Maritime Academy Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

72%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Muskegon Maritime Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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