For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,163 students in Houghton Lake Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51爆料s in Houghton Lake Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
1,163 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Houghton Lake Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55-59% has decreased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#547 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
55-59%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.56
# American Indian Students
9 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
11 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,051 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
70
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
124
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
100
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,690 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,729 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,690
$18,441
Spending / Student
$12,729
$17,627
Best Houghton Lake Community Schools School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houghton Lake Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
179 Cloverleaf Ln
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 422-6161
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 422-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4433 W Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2035
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2035
Grades: 7-12
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4451 W Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2030
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2030
Grades: PK-6
| 553 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Houghton Lake Community Schools School District?
Houghton Lake Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,163 students.
What is the rank of Houghton Lake Community Schools School District?
Houghton Lake Community Schools School District is ranked #543 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton Lake Community Schools School District?
90% of Houghton Lake Community Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Houghton Lake Community Schools School District?
Houghton Lake Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Houghton Lake Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,729 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Segregation in K-12 Education: The Jim Crow Era
This article delves into the segregated schooling system that existed during the Jim Crow Era, examining the disparities faced by African American students.
December 16, 2024
Personalized Learning: Revolutionizing Education for the 21st CenturyExplore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
