Best Houghton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 481 students in Houghton, MI. The top-ranked public high school in Houghton, MI is Houghton Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton, MI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Houghton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Houghton, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houghton Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Houghton, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houghton Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Houghton, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Houghton, MI include Houghton Central High School. Houghton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Houghton?
1 public high schools are located in Houghton.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton?
Houghton public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).

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