D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Houghton Lake Community Education

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 179 CLOVERLEAF LN, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Graduation
D
30% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
103
Students
enrolled
8.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)60%8/10030% graduate on time
🏫 Resources40%72/100No state test results were reported for this school

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

🎓 Graduation rate30% (−43 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 179 CLOVERLEAF LN
City Houghton Lake
ZIP Code 48629
District 2618600
NCES School ID 261860001615
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48629

Understanding the community around Houghton Lake Community Education helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,948
Per Capita Income $32,546
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%
High School or Higher 89.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $130,700
Median Rent $739
Owner-Occupied 83.4%
Renter-Occupied 16.6%
View full data for ZIP 48629 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Houghton Lake Community Education.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.9%
Two or More Races 2.9%
American Indian 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 103
Teachers (FTE) 12.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Houghton Lake Community Education?
Houghton Lake Community Education has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Houghton Lake Community Education?
Houghton Lake Community Education has 103 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1.
What grades does Houghton Lake Community Education serve?
Houghton Lake Community Education serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Houghton Lake Community Education receive per student?
Houghton Lake Community Education receives $12,646 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Houghton Lake Community Education in 48629 ▼
Avg Home Value
$201,421
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+4.3%
% Renters
16.6%

Other Schools in 48629

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026