Houghton Lake JrSr High School

Houghton Lake Community Schools
4433 W HOUGHTON LAKE DR
HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629
484 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Houghton Lake High School, located in Houghton Lake, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Situated along the shores of Michigan’s largest inland lake, the school operates as part of the Houghton Lake Community Schools district. It is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, community engagement, and preparation for post-secondary success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the high school plays a central role in the social and extracurricular fabric of the region. The institution typically offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities designed to cater to a diverse student body. By leveraging its unique geographic location and community-focused atmosphere, Houghton Lake High School aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and civic responsibility, helping students transition from the classroom to future careers or higher education.
484
Total Students
31.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    449 (92.8%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.9%)
  • Black
    5 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Houghton Lake Community Schools
Phone: (989)366-2035
Website: http://hlcsk12.net/HSindex.cfm
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 338
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 7 89
Grade 8 82
Grade 9 83
Grade 10 93
Grade 11 67
Grade 12 70
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Houghton Lake Community Education
Houghton Lake Community Schools
103 Students
179 CLOVERLEAF LN
HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629 (4.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th