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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.

7-year change in Keweenaw County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
78
+10 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
2 districts
Enrollment
78
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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Keweenaw County has rose 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 68 students to 78. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 96% to 89%.

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