Houghton Central High School

High Supplemental Virtual HOUGHTON, MI Grades 09–12 Town: Remote Houghton, MI SchoolScore™ B (74.1)
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Houghton Central High School
HOUGHTON, MI 49931
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ B (74.1)
481
Students
31.5
Teachers
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
(906)482-0450
Phone
http://www.houghton.k12.mi.us/
Website

Houghton Central High School is a public school administered by the Houghton-Portage Township School District district in HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 481 students enrolled; a 15.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan High School Average
Enrollment
481.0
State avg: 494.0
▼ 3% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.29:1
State avg: 21.9:1
▼ 30% better
Free Lunch %
22.7%
State avg: 52.3%
▼ 57% better
School Details
School Name
Houghton Central High School
NCESSCH ID
262889006482
State School ID
MI-31110-01766
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1603 GUNDLACH RD
City
HOUGHTON
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49931
County
Houghton County
Metro Area
Houghton, MI
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
2601
State Leg. Upper
26038
State Leg. Lower
26110
Latitude
47.10877
Longitude
-88.56607
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
481
Total Students
👩‍🏫
31.5
Teachers FTE
📐
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
31.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)31.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 109 22.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Houghton-Portage Township School District
LEAID
2628890
State LEA ID
MI-31110
Phone
(906)482-0451
Website
http://www.houghton.k12.mi.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
HOUGHTON
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$22,196K
Federal Revenue
$1,828K
State Revenue
$14,581K
Local Revenue
$5,787K
Total Expenditure
$18,941K
Instruction Exp.
$12,041K
Support Services
$4,690K
Other Current Exp.
$1,025K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Houghton Central High School

1
Houghton Middle School
HOUGHTON · Middle
0 mi
2
Houghton Elementary School
HOUGHTON · Elementary
0.6 mi
3
Career and Technical Education
HANCOCK · High
1.4 mi
4
Barkell Elementary School
HANCOCK · Elementary
2.3 mi
5
Hancock MiddleHigh School
HANCOCK · High
2.5 mi
6
Copper Country Learning Center
HANCOCK · Other
2.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Houghton Central High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Houghton Central High School?
481 students are enrolled at Houghton Central High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Houghton Central High School have?
Houghton Central High School has 31.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Houghton Central High School serve?
Houghton Central High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Houghton Central High School a charter school?
Houghton Central High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Houghton Central High School located in?
Houghton Central High School is located in the Houghton, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Houghton Central High School belong to?
Houghton Central High School is part of the Houghton-Portage Township School District school district.
How much does Houghton-Portage Township School District spend per student?
The Houghton-Portage Township School District district spends approximately $39,378,378 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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