Gogebic Community College is a public community college in Ironwood, Michigan. Founded as Ironwood Junior College in 1932, the college has a main campus in Ironwood and a site in Houghton, Michigan to serve Houghton County and the surrounding area.
Serving 45 students in grades 9-12, Gogebic Co Community Education ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gogebic Co Community Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gogebic Co Community Education's student population of 45 students has grown by 125% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1932
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gogebic Co Community Education is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Samson
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 35% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gogebic Co Community Education?
The graduation rate of Gogebic Co Community Education is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Gogebic Co Community Education?
45 students attend Gogebic Co Community Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gogebic Co Community Education students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gogebic Co Community Education?
Gogebic Co Community Education has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gogebic Co Community Education offer ?
Gogebic Co Community Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gogebic Co Community Education part of?
Gogebic Co Community Education is part of Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County.
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