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Houghton Lake Community Education

179 CLOVERLEAF LN, HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629 · (989) 422-6161 · Roscommon County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL103 STUDENTS
Enrollment
103
High
DISTRICT 294 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
4.3:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.7:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
92 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
21
Grade 10
16
Grade 11
21
Grade 12
45
Student demographics
White
9693%
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
11%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 9%
Two+
55%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
6462%
Female
3938%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
103
+14 (+16%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.3:1
was 17.1:1
% White
93%
was 92%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Houghton Lake Community Education

As a micro-enrollment secondary school in HOUGHTON LAKE, Michigan, Houghton Lake Community Education hosts 103 students from grades 9 through 12, part of Houghton Lake Community Schools. That puts it 78% below the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 460 students.

Houghton Lake Community Schools comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 1,076 students; Houghton Lake Community Education is among them.

On demographics, Houghton Lake Community Education records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (93%). The remainder consists of 5% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, Houghton Lake Community Education reports 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 4.3:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 89% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is above Roscommon County's rate of about 70%.

Across the wider county, Roscommon County reports that median household income runs about $55,246, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Roscommon County runs 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,617 students), of which Houghton Lake Community Education is one.

The closest other public school is Collins Elementary School, roughly 4.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Houghton Lake Community Education operates from a town-based location.

Five-year trend. Houghton Lake Community Education's enrollment has grew 16% since 2018, when it stood at 89 (now 103). Class-load math has fell: from 17.1:1 in 2018 to 4.3:1 in 2025.

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Roscommon County at a glance

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Population
23,737
Census ACS
Median income
$55,246
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
2,617 students

Quick facts

School name
Houghton Lake Community Education
District
Houghton Lake Community Schools
Address
179 CLOVERLEAF LN, HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629
Phone
(989) 422-6161
County
Roscommon County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
103
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
4.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
92 (89%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
261860001615
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Houghton Lake Community Education
What is the total enrollment at Houghton Lake Community Education?
Houghton Lake Community Education enrolls approximately 103 students in grades 09-12.
Is Houghton Lake Community Education an elementary, middle, or high school?
Houghton Lake Community Education is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Houghton Lake Community Education have?
Houghton Lake Community Education employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Houghton Lake Community Education?
At Houghton Lake Community Education, the student body is approximately 93% White, 1% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
What district is Houghton Lake Community Education in?
Houghton Lake Community Education is part of Houghton Lake Community Schools.
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