Houghton Lake Community Schools

Located at 4433 W Houghton Lake Dr in Houghton Lake, Michigan, Houghton Lake Community Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving families across a distinct remote town community. As a non-charter district operating three distinct school facilities, it provides a seamless educational pipeline spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For parents seeking a cohesive district setting and researchers analyzing rural educational landscapes, the district offers an established public infrastructure designed to nurture academic growth at every stage of development, backed by accessible local leadership reachable at (989) 366-2031 or through their district portal at hlcsk12.net.

The district currently serves a total enrollment of 1,076 students, maintaining a balanced gender distribution of 544 female and 532 male learners, with high school cohorts naturally expanding to over 100 students per class year. Supporting this student body is a robust team of approximately 447 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes roughly 176 full-time equivalent teachers alongside over 270 dedicated support personnel, reflecting a significant investment in both direct classroom instruction and overall student services tailored to meet the needs of the Houghton Lake community.