Serving 74 students in grades 7-12, Houghton Lake Community Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houghton Lake Community Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Houghton Lake Community Education's student population of 74 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 260% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Houghton Lake Community Education is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. 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
4:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
99%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houghton Lake Community Education?
The graduation rate of Houghton Lake Community Education is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Houghton Lake Community Education?
74 students attend Houghton Lake Community Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Houghton Lake Community Education students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houghton Lake Community Education?
Houghton Lake Community Education has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Houghton Lake Community Education offer ?
Houghton Lake Community Education offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Houghton Lake Community Education part of?
Houghton Lake Community Education is part of Houghton Lake Community Schools School District.
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