| Address | 8808 Columbia Avenue |
|---|---|
| City | Munster |
| State | Indiana |
| Zipcode | 46321 |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41°33′16″N 87°30′17″W |
| Established | 1967 |
| District | School Town of Munster |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Superintendent | Bret Heller[1] |
| Principal | Morgan Nolan[2] |
| Enrollment | 1,524 (2023-2024)[3] |
| Teaching staff | 87.50 (on a full-time equivalent basis)[3] |
| Ratio | 17.42[3] |
| Athletic conference | Northwest Crossroads |
| Rivals | Highland High School Lake Central High School |
| Newspaper | Crier |
| Yearbook | Paragon |
| Website | mhs.munster.us |
Munster High School (MHS) is a public high school in Munster, Indiana, United States. It is part of the School Town of Munster.[4] 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.[5]
Athletics
The following sports are offered at Munster High School:[6]
- Baseball (boys)
- State champ 2002[7]
- Basketball (girls & boys)
- Cross country (girls & boys)
- Football (boys)
- Golf (girls & boys)
- Soccer (girls & boys)
- Softball (girls)
- Swimming and diving (girls & boys)
- Tennis (girls & boys)
- Track and field (girls & boys)
- Volleyball (girls)
- Wrestling (boys)
Notable alumni
- Stephan Bonnar - retired professional mixed martial artist, most notably with the UFC[8]
- William C. Bradford - professor of political science and law; attorney general, Chiricahua Apache Nation[9]
- Chris Chyung - former member of the Indiana House of Representatives
- James Hamblin - journalist and doctor
- Emuoboh Ken Gbagi - Nigerian businessman, politician, and community leader
- Nan Hayworth - former U.S. representative for New York's 19th congressional district[10]
- Sue Hendrickson - paleontologist responsible for discovery of the largest specimen of a T. rex found and one of the most complete skeletons recorded[11]
- Goran Kralj - lead singer of The Gufs
- Joe Mansueto - founder, majority owner and CEO of Morningstar, Inc.[12][13]
- Ryan McMahen - former MLS player for the Kansas City Wizards, as well as various developmental league teams including the Michigan Bucks and Austin Aztex[14]
- Hal Morris - former MLB first baseman for the Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees[15]
- Michelle Oakley - wildlife veterinarian and subject of National Geographic television show, Yukon Vet
- Mike Pellicciotti - politician and Washington state treasurer
- 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[10]
- Judy Troy - short story writer and novelist
- Jill Underly - educator and Wisconsin State superintendent of Public Instruction
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.
- ^ "School Town of Munster > Home". www.munster.k12.in.us. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Munster High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ "2014-2015 School Directory". 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.
- ^ Erickson, Matt (24 August 2011). "Munster native Stephan Bonnar draws Kyle Kingsbury at UFC 139 in San Jose". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "www.chiricahuaapachenation.org"
- ^ 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.