Houghton Lake Community Education

Houghton Lake Community Schools
179 CLOVERLEAF LN
HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629
103 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Houghton Lake Community Education, located in Houghton Lake, Michigan, serves as a vital educational resource dedicated to fostering lifelong learning for residents of all ages. Rather than operating as a traditional K-12 school, the organization focuses on expanding educational access through diverse programming, including Adult Education, GED preparation, and various community enrichment courses. By providing flexible learning pathways, the institution aims to help students overcome academic hurdles and achieve personal or professional goals within a supportive, community-centered environment.

In addition to its core academic offerings, the center functions as a hub for local development and skill-building. The school emphasizes accessibility and convenience, tailoring its curriculum to meet the specific needs of the Houghton Lake area. Through its ongoing commitment to inclusive education, Houghton Lake Community Education empowers individuals to improve their career prospects, earn their high school credentials, and engage in continuous intellectual growth, reinforcing the importance of education as a cornerstone of the community.
103
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
4.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    96 (93.2%)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.9%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Houghton Lake Community Schools
Phone: (989)422-6161
Website: http://www.hlcsk12.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 88
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 21
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 21
Grade 12 45
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Houghton Lake JrSr High School
Houghton Lake Community Schools
484 Students
4433 W HOUGHTON LAKE DR
HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629 (4.7 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th