Munster High School

Munster High School
Munster High School
Address
	8808 Columbia Avenue; Munster, Indiana 46321; United States
Coordinates	41°33′16″N 87°30′17″W / 41.55444°N 87.50472°W
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	mhs.munster.us

Munster High School (MHS) is a public high school in Munster, Indiana. It is part of the School Town of Munster.^[5] 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.^[4]

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)
- Boys state champs 1973–1977, 1979, 1980^[7]
- Girls state champs 1976-1978^[7]
Tennis (girls & boys)
Track and Field (girls & boys)
Volleyball (girls)
Wrestling (boys)

Notable alumni

Nzinga Blake - Actress^[8]
Stephan Bonnar - Retired Professional Mixed Martial Artist, most notably with the UFC^[9]
William C. Bradford - Professor of political science and law, Attorney General Chiricahua Apache Nation ^[10]
James Hamblin (journalist) - Journalist and doctor.
Nan Hayworth - Former U.S. Representative for New York's 19th congressional district^[11]
Sue Hendrickson - Paleontologist responsible for discovery of the largest specimen of a T. rex found and one of the most complete skeletons recorded ^[12]
Joe Mansueto - Founder, majority owner and CEO of Morningstar, Inc.^[13]^[14]
Ryan McMahen - Former MLS for the Kansas City Wizards, as well as various developmental league teams including the Michigan Bucks and Austin Aztex^[15]
Hal Morris - Former MLB first baseman for the Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees^[16]
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^[11]

References

^ Mattea, Annie (July 24, 2022). "New superintendent starts in Munster". nwitimes.com. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
^ "Admin & Staff - Munster High School". mhs.munster.us. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Munster High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
^ ^a ^b "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Munster High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
^ "School Town of Munster > Home". www.munster.k12.in.us. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
^ "2014-2015 School Directory" (PDF). ihsaa.org. Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. p. 88. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
^ ^a ^b ^c "IHSAA State Championships by School". ihsaa.org. Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
^ Rolek, Barbara (January 2, 2004). "Animated girl". Retrieved January 17, 2014.
^ Erickson, Matt (August 24, 2011). "Munster native Stephan Bonnar draws Kyle Kingsbury at UFC 139 in San Jose". Retrieved January 17, 2014.
^ http://www.chiricahuaapachenation.org. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
^ ^a ^b Franklin, Lu Ann (May 17, 2012). "Munster speech team takes top state honors for lucky 13th time". Retrieved January 17, 2014.
^ Earnshaw, Rob (December 13, 2012). "3 inducted as South Shore Legends". Retrieved January 17, 2014.
^ Janet Kidd Stewart (October 14, 2012). "Executive Profile: Joe Mansueto, founder of Morningstar Inc". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
^ Chandler, Susan (July 30, 2006). "Leader wants Morningstar to rise higher in firmament". Chicago Tribune.
^ Nieto, Mike (August 9, 2010). "Where Are They Now?: McMahen going back to school". Retrieved January 17, 2014.
^ Alonzo, Anthony D. (January 15, 2014). "Bobby Morris takes over baseball training facility at Omni". Post-Tribune. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2014.

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[1] Mattea, Annie (July 24, 2022). "New superintendent starts in Munster". nwitimes.com. Retrieved June 9, 2024.

[2] "Admin & Staff - Munster High School". mhs.munster.us. Retrieved June 9, 2024.

[NCES-3] "Munster High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 9, 2024.

[ed.gov-4] "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Munster High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved July 25, 2017.

[5] "School Town of Munster > Home". www.munster.k12.in.us. Retrieved July 25, 2017.

[ihsaa_directory-6] "2014-2015 School Directory" (PDF). ihsaa.org. Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. p. 88. Retrieved November 24, 2014.

[state_champs_ihsaa-7] "IHSAA State Championships by School". ihsaa.org. Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2014.

[8] Rolek, Barbara (January 2, 2004). "Animated girl". Retrieved January 17, 2014.

[9] Erickson, Matt (August 24, 2011). "Munster native Stephan Bonnar draws Kyle Kingsbury at UFC 139 in San Jose". Retrieved January 17, 2014.

[10] ttp://www.chiricahuaapachenation.org. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

[Franklin-11] Franklin, Lu Ann (May 17, 2012). "Munster speech team takes top state honors for lucky 13th time". Retrieved January 17, 2014.

[12] Earnshaw, Rob (December 13, 2012). "3 inducted as South Shore Legends". Retrieved January 17, 2014.

[13] Janet Kidd Stewart (October 14, 2012). "Executive Profile: Joe Mansueto, founder of Morningstar Inc". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 17, 2014.

[14] Chandler, Susan (July 30, 2006). "Leader wants Morningstar to rise higher in firmament". Chicago Tribune.

[15] Nieto, Mike (August 9, 2010). "Where Are They Now?: McMahen going back to school". Retrieved January 17, 2014.

[16] Alonzo, Anthony D. (January 15, 2014). "Bobby Morris takes over baseball training facility at Omni". Post-Tribune. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2014.

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Munster High School
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^[1]
Principal	Morgan Nolan^[2]
Teaching staff	87.50 (on a Full time equivalent basis)^[3]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1,524 (2023-2024)^[3]
Student to teacher ratio	17.42^[3]
Color(s)
Athletics conference	Northwest Crossroads
Nickname	Mustangs
Rivals	Highland High School Lake Central High School
Newspaper	Crier
Yearbook	Paragon
Website	mhs.munster.us
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