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High Schools in Houghton-Portage Township School District

At a glance

DistrictHoughton-Portage Township School District24^th of 613 Michigan districtsFull district overview →

School

481

Students

5-star school

Top rankedHoughton Central High School31^st of 739 Michigan high schools

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Biggest riser

Houghton Central High School up 6 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Houghton-Portage Township School District in Michigan is home to one standout high school, Houghton Central High School. This school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 31 out of 739 schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Houghton Central High School's students have demonstrated strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in M-Step/Science, M-Step/Social Studies, SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and SAT/Mathematics compared to the state average. The school also boasts a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 82.8% for the 2023-2024 school year. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% is an area for potential improvement, the district's investment of $13,938 per student suggests a well-resourced educational program that contributes to the school's overall excellence.

Overall, Houghton-Portage Township School District is home to a standout high school that provides a high-quality education to its students. Houghton Central High School stands out for its academic achievements, consistent high rankings, and well-resourced educational programs, making it an attractive option for families in the area.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Houghton Central High School	Public	9-12	1603 Gundlach Rd	Houghton	49931	Houghton County	Houghton-Portage Township School District	No	No	No	No	(906) 482-0450	481	31	15.2	22.7%	438 (91.1%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	22 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.5%)	94.6	31^st of 739 public high schools	95.8%		93.7	37^th of 743 public high schools	95.0%	6	77.3	56.3	61.3	64.7	$14,817	$560	$14,257

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Copper Country Independent School District (Isd)	1.42 mi	2
Hancock Public Schools	2.36 mi	2	154^th
Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools	2.81 mi	1
Adams Township School District	4.69 mi	2	52^nd
Copper Island Academy	5.28 mi	1	45^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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