For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 350 students in Houghton County, MI.
The top-ranked public charter school in Houghton County, MI is Copper Island Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton County, MI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Houghton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Houghton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copper Island Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52125 Industrial Dr N
Calumet, MI 49913
(966) 370-1190
Calumet, MI 49913
(966) 370-1190
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Houghton County, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Houghton County, MI include Copper Island Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Houghton County?
1 public charter schools are located in Houghton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton County?
Houghton County public charter schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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