Houghton-Portage Township School District

The Houghton-Portage Township School District is home to three exceptional schools that consistently rank among the top in the state of Michigan. Houghton Elementary School and Houghton Central High School stand out for their academic excellence, with both schools earning 5-star ratings and ranking among the top 136 and 37 schools in Michigan, respectively.

Houghton Elementary School boasts impressive academic performance, with 60-72% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math on the M-Step assessments. The school also excels in Science (66.7% proficient) and Social Studies (29.6% proficient), and maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.2%. Houghton Central High School stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 95.6%, a 0% dropout rate, and strong performance on SAT assessments, with 74.2% of students proficient or better in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 54.2% in Math.

While the district has a predominantly white student population, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varies across the schools, suggesting some level of socioeconomic diversity. The district's commitment to academic excellence is evident, with all three schools maintaining their high rankings and ratings over the past 3 years. However, the district may need to address the higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, which range from 17.2% to 22.1%, to ensure continued success for all students.