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Keweenaw County

Michigan · Public K-12

In Keweenaw County, 2 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 1 elementary and 1 high. Combined enrollment is about 78 students.

4-year change in Keweenaw County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
78
+2 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,133
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
2
2 districts
Enrollment
78
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$52,583
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.6%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
1
5 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
73 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw
73 students · 2 districts in Keweenaw County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Keweenaw County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
41.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
57
14.9% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CHSHorizons SchoolMohawkHigh09-1273·
Grant Township SchoolCopper HarborElementaryPK-085·

Cities in Keweenaw County

Copper Harbor1 schoolMohawk1 school

About Keweenaw County

Keweenaw County is a compact county of about 2,133 residents in Michigan. Its public-school system instructs approximately 78 students across 2 schools.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $52,583, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 20% lower than the Michigan median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Keweenaw County is made up of 1 elementary school (5 students), and 1 high school (73).

Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 73 students across Keweenaw County.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Keweenaw County has rose 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 76 students to 78.

On allk12, the community for Keweenaw County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Keweenaw County?
Keweenaw County, Michigan has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 78 students.
How many high schools are in Keweenaw County?
Keweenaw County, Michigan has 1 public high school, serving approximately 73 students.
How many elementary schools are in Keweenaw County?
Keweenaw County, Michigan has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 5 students.
What is the largest school district in Keweenaw County?
Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw is the largest school district in Keweenaw County, serving approximately 73 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Keweenaw County?
Keweenaw County, Michigan has a population of approximately 2,133, with a median age of 57. About 14.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Keweenaw County?
Median household income in Keweenaw County is $52,583, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Keweenaw County?
Approximately 41.2% of adults 25 and older in Keweenaw County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Keweenaw County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 72.6% of students in Keweenaw County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Michigan county average of 53.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Keweenaw County schools?
Across Keweenaw County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Keweenaw County?
Keweenaw County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data