Summary:
Zip code 49913 in Calumet, Michigan, is served by five schools—including two high schools, one middle school, one elementary school, and one alternative K-10 academy—that collectively educate 1,755 students across two districts: the Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw and Copper Island Academy.
The standout performer in this area is Copper Island Academy, an alternative school that consistently beats state averages by wide margins—for example, 72.2% of its 7th graders are proficient in ELA versus 38.4% statewide—while spending the least per student ($10,637). In contrast, CHSHorizons School struggles badly: it has a 1-star rating, a 57.1% graduation rate, and 45.1% chronic absenteeism despite the highest per-student spending ($16,403). Among traditional schools, Calumet High School is improving steadily (rising from 170th to 125th in state rankings over three years) and posts strong SAT reading scores (69.7% proficient), but its SAT math proficiency is just 31.9%. Washington Middle School shows remarkable recovery, jumping from 30.2% ELA proficiency in 6th grade to 66.7% by 8th grade. The weakest traditional link is CLK Elementary School, where 3rd graders outperform state averages but proficiency collapses by 5th grade—math drops from 59.5% to just 17.3%.
For parents, the key takeaway is that school choice matters enormously here. Copper Island Academy delivers top-tier academics with fewer resources, while CHSHorizons shows that high spending doesn't guarantee results. Chronic absenteeism is a clear warning sign—Washington Middle (14.2%) thrives, while CHSHorizons (45.1%) flounders. Calumet High offers a solid, improving option for college-bound students, though math support may be needed. Families should also note that CLK Elementary's upper grades may require extra attention, while Washington Middle appears to excel at turning struggling 6th graders into high-achieving 8th graders.
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