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#346 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 11% in state

Calumet High School

High School · Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw · Calumet, MI

A Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

57070 MINE ST, Calumet, MI 49913

  • Math 47% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$15,146
Chronic Absenteeism23.4%

Students at Calumet High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 57% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Calumet High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low115/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,469

Median home value

$92,700

Median rent

$678/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

77.6%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lake Lindenhubbell SchoolsEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–123.9 mi355Compare →
Chshorizons SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–12Not available72Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$15,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Calumet High School is listed in Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Calumet High School

Calumet High School is a public high school in Calumet, MI, part of Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw, serving approximately 499 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #346 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Calumet High School

What grades does Calumet High School serve?

Calumet High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Calumet High School?

Calumet High School has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calumet High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Calumet High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Calumet High School rank in MI?

Calumet High School ranks #346 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Calumet High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Calumet High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Calumet High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Calumet High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Calumet High School a charter school?

No, Calumet High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Calumet High School a Title I school?

No, Calumet High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calumet High School?

45.1% of students at Calumet High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
499
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Houghton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 49913)
7,483
Area median age
41
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49913; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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