Serving 478 students in grades 9-12, Houghton Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 478 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Houghton Central High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houghton Central High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Houghton Central High School is ranked #391 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Houghton Central High School often compared to?
Houghton Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hancock Middlehigh School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houghton Central High School?
The graduation rate of Houghton Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Houghton Central High School?
478 students attend Houghton Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Houghton Central High School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houghton Central High School?
Houghton Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Houghton Central High School offer ?
Houghton Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Houghton Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 478 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education