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#2125 of 3,192 schools in MI
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
High School · Houghton Lake Community Schools · Houghton Lake, MI
A Houghton Lake Community Schools high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
4433 WEST HOUGHTON LAKE DR, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
- Math 27% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Houghton Lake Jrsr High School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Houghton Lake Jrsr 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average457/100K
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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
$54,622
Median home value
$142,300
Median rent
$784/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Lake Community EducationEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Houghton Lake Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School is listed in Houghton Lake Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School is a public high school in Houghton Lake, MI, part of Houghton Lake Community Schools, serving approximately 507 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,125 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
What grades does Houghton Lake Jrsr High School serve?
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Houghton Lake Jrsr High School?
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houghton Lake Jrsr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houghton Lake Jrsr High School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houghton Lake Jrsr High School rank in MI?
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School ranks #2,125 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Houghton Lake Jrsr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Houghton Lake Jrsr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houghton Lake Jrsr High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Houghton Lake Jrsr High School a charter school?
No, Houghton Lake Jrsr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houghton Lake Jrsr High School a Title I school?
No, Houghton Lake Jrsr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houghton Lake Jrsr High School?
75.3% of students at Houghton Lake Jrsr 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Roscommon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.7%
- Phone
- (989) 366-2035
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48629)
- 7,922
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 58.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48629; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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