Best Houghton County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 350 students in Houghton County, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in Houghton County, MI is Copper Island Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton County, MI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Houghton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Houghton County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copper Island Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
52125 Industrial Dr N
Calumet, MI 49913
(966) 370-1190
Gr: K-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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Houghton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
110 East Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
57070 Mine St
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Gr: 12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
501 Campus Drive
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-5923
Gr: 6-9 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
601 Front St
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6221
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
48475 Maple Dr
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Gr: K-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Houghton County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Houghton County, MI include Copper Island Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Houghton County?
1 public charter schools are located in Houghton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton County?
Houghton County public charter schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).

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