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Enrollment
525
High
DISTRICT 299 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF CALUMET LAURIUM & KEWEENAW·NCES 260769004352
Calumet High School
57070 MINE ST, CALUMET, MI 49913 · (906) 337-0311 · Houghton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL525 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.7:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
198 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 118 | 22% |
| Grade 10 | 132 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 116 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 159 | 30% |
Student demographics
8%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Calumet High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 525 | #284 of 844 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.7:1 | #207 of 548 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 7.8% | #518 of 550 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.7% | #420 of 654 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.2% | #108 of 126 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
525
+38 (+8%) vs 2020
+8% since 1990-91, when it was 487
Student : Teacher
17.7:1
was 19.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 525 | 29.6 | 17.7:1 | 38% (198) |
| 2023-24 | 499 | 29 | 17.2:1 | 45% (225) |
| 2022-23 | 485 | 27.1 | 17.9:1 | 45% (216) |
| 2020-21 | 487 | 25 | 19.5:1 | 43% (210) |
| 2017-18 | 519 | 25.6 | 20.3:1 | 47% (246) |
| 2015-16 | 506 | 26 | 19.5:1 | 48% (242) |
| 2010-11 | 390 | 22 | 17.7:1 | 47% (183) |
| 2000-01 | 459 | 31 | 14.8:1 | 40% (185) |
| 1990-91 | 487 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Calumet High School.
About Calumet High School
Calumet High School is a public high school in CALUMET, Michigan. Its enrollment is 525 students, spread over grades 9 through 12.
Across its 4 schools, Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw enrolls 1,369 students. Calumet High School is one of those schools.
By race and ethnicity, Calumet High School is 96% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 8, compared with 70 nationally.
A staff of 29.6 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 17.7:1. Across high schools in Michigan, the average ratio is 21.6:1. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 38%. That is in line with the 40% average for public schools in Houghton County.
The school is in Houghton County, where the median household earns about $58,899 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 37% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Calumet High School shares Houghton County with 17 other public schools.
Calumet High School's nearest public school is Washington Middle School (less than a tenth of a mile). Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Calumet High School as Town: Remote.
An 8% rise took enrollment from 487 in 2020-21 to 525 in 2024-25. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (17.7:1) than in 2020-21 (19.5:1).
This page is set up for the Calumet High School community to discuss open houses, carpools, and field trips. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Houghton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
37,693
Census ACS
Median income
$58,899
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
5,267 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw
- CLK Elementary SchoolElementary · 496 students
- Washington Middle SchoolMiddle · 275 students
- CHSHorizons SchoolHigh · 73 students
Other schools in CALUMET
- CLK Elementary SchoolElementary · 496 students
- Copper Island AcademyElementary · 386 students
- Washington Middle SchoolMiddle · 275 students
Nearby schools
- Washington Middle School0.0 mi · 275
- CLK Elementary School0.0 mi · 496
- Lake LindenHubbell Schools3.9 mi · 327
- Copper Island Academy5.6 mi · 386
- CHSHorizons School5.9 mi · 73
- Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School9.1 mi · 317
Frequently asked questions
About Calumet High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Calumet High School?
Calumet High School enrolls approximately 525 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Calumet High School serve?
Calumet High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Calumet High School have?
Calumet High School employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Calumet High School?
Student demographics at Calumet High School are roughly 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is Calumet High School public or private?
Calumet High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.