Total enrollment
1,458
+82 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Houghton
Michigan · Public K-12
Houghton, Michigan runs a public-school system of 3 schools with combined enrollment around 1,458 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Houghton
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
8,474
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,458
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Central High School | High | 09-12 | 481 |
| Houghton Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 618 |
| Houghton Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 359 |
About Houghton
Houghton is a thinly populated Michigan city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 1,458 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Houghton is around 486 students, 20% above the Michigan average of about 406.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Houghton has rose 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,376 students to 1,458.
On allk12, the community for Houghton discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.