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Best Houghton County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,585 students in Houghton County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Houghton County, MI are Houghton Central High School, Copper Country Learning Center and Jeffers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Houghton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Houghton County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houghton Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Houghton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houghton Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Jeffers High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43084 Goodell St
Painesdale, MI 49955
(906) 482-0580
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Lake Lindenhubbell Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Calumet St
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6681
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
48475 Maple St
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Calumet High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
57070 Mine St
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Hancock Middlehigh School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Campus Dr
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Chassell K12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41585 Us Highway 41
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 483-2132
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Chshorizons School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Stanton Ave
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-4611
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
110 E Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Houghton County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Houghton County, MI include Houghton Central High School, Copper Country Learning Center and Jeffers High School.
How many public high schools are located in Houghton County?
10 public high schools are located in Houghton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton County?
Houghton County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Houghton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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