Houghton Lake Community Education
Houghton Lake Community Education serves 89 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Houghton Lake Community Education's student population of 89 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Houghton Lake Community Education is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
18%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
85%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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