For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,554 students in Houghton County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Houghton County, MI are Houghton Central High School, Copper Country Learning Center and Chshorizons School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Houghton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Houghton County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houghton Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Houghton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houghton Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Grades: PK-12
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Chshorizons School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Stanton Ave
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-4611
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-4611
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Lindenhubbell Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Calumet St
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6681
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6681
Grades: PK-12
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Jeffers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43084 Goodell St
Painesdale, MI 49955
(906) 482-0580
Painesdale, MI 49955
(906) 482-0580
Grades: 7-12
| 254 students
Rank: #66.
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48475 Maple St
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Grades: PK-12
| 306 students
Rank: #77.
Chassell K12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41585 Us Highway 41
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 483-2132
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 483-2132
Grades: PK-12
| 197 students
Rank: #88.
Hancock Middlehigh School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Campus Dr
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Grades: 6-12
| 332 students
Rank: #99.
Calumet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57070 Mine St
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
110 E Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Houghton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridge School Of Dollar Bay (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
110 East Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5800
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
57070 Mine St
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Grades: 12
| 62 students
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
501 Campus Drive
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-5923
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-5923
Grades: 6-9
| 165 students
601 Front St
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6221
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6221
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
48475 Maple Dr
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Grades: K-6
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Houghton County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Houghton County, MI include Houghton Central High School, Copper Country Learning Center and Chshorizons School.
How many public high schools are located in Houghton County?
10 public high schools are located in Houghton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton County?
Houghton County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Houghton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Houghton County include: Hancock Middlehigh School vs. Houghton Central High School, Houghton Central High School vs. Hancock Middlehigh School
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