Gogebic Community College is a public community college in Ironwood, Michigan. Founded as Ironwood Junior College in 1932, the college has a main campus in Ironwood and a site in Houghton, Michigan to serve Houghton County and the surrounding area.
Serving 37 students in grades 9-12, Gogebic Co Community Education ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gogebic Co Community Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Gogebic Co Community Education's student population of 37 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gogebic Co Community Education is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gogebic Co Community Education?
The graduation rate of Gogebic Co Community Education is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Gogebic Co Community Education?
37 students attend Gogebic Co Community Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gogebic Co Community Education students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gogebic Co Community Education?
Gogebic Co Community Education has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gogebic Co Community Education offer ?
Gogebic Co Community Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gogebic Co Community Education part of?
Gogebic Co Community Education is part of Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District.
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