For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 610 students in Houghton Lake, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Houghton Lake, MI are Houghton Lake Community Education and Houghton Lake Jrsr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton Lake, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Houghton Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Houghton Lake, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houghton Lake Jrsr High School, with 80-84% 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Houghton Lake, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houghton Lake Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
179 Cloverleaf Ln
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 422-6161
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 422-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4433 W Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2035
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2035
Grades: 7-12
| 507 students
Houghton Lake, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4451 West Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2023
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2023
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Houghton Lake, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Houghton Lake, MI include Houghton Lake Community Education and Houghton Lake Jrsr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Houghton Lake?
2 public high schools are located in Houghton Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton Lake?
Houghton Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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