Top Rankings
Houghton-Portage Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,458 students in Houghton-Portage Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Houghton-Portage Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,458 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Houghton-Portage Township School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.8%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,594 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,700 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,594
$18,606
Spending / Student
$10,700
$17,784
Best Houghton-Portage Township School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houghton Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 W Jacker Ave
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0456
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0456
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Houghton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4871
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4871
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Houghton-Portage Township School District?
Houghton-Portage Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,458 students.
What is the rank of Houghton-Portage Township School District?
Houghton-Portage Township School District is ranked #24 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton-Portage Township School District?
90% of Houghton-Portage Township School District students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Houghton-Portage Township School District?
Houghton-Portage Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Houghton-Portage Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,700 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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