For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 478 students in Houghton, MI. The top ranked public high school in Houghton, MI is Houghton Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton, MI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Houghton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Houghton, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houghton Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Houghton, MI (2025)
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 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Houghton, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Houghton, MI include Houghton Central High School. Houghton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Houghton?
1 public high schools are located in Houghton.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton?
Houghton public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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