Houghton Lake JrSr High School

4433 W HOUGHTON LAKE DR
HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629

(989)366-2005

511 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Houghton Lake High School, located in Houghton Lake, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Situated along the shores of Michigan’s largest inland lake, the school operates as part of the Houghton Lake Community Schools district. It is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, community engagement, and preparation for post-secondary success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the high school plays a central role in the social and extracurricular fabric of the region. The institution typically offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities designed to cater to a diverse student body. By leveraging its unique geographic location and community-focused atmosphere, Houghton Lake High School aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and civic responsibility, helping students transition from the classroom to future careers or higher education.

511

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Houghton Lake JrSr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	483
Hispanic	12
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
483 (94.5 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.3 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Houghton Lake Community Schools
Phone:	(989)366-2005
Website:	http://hlcsk12.net/HSindex.cfm
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 97

Grade 9 89

Grade 10 91

Grade 11 77

Grade 12 73

Ungraded 1