Houghton Central High School
School Overview
Houghton Central High School is a public school located in Houghton, Michigan. It is a school in Houghton-Portage Township Schools district.
According to the Michigan state assessment result, about 62% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 77% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 429 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 27 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 429 students are attending Houghton Central High School. By gender, there are 220 and 209 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 27 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Houghton Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 27 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 27 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 429 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,615 Households |
| Population | 8,507 |
| Male | 6,560 |
| Female | 4,011 |
| Child Population | 1,570 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,291 Units |
| Average House Value | $160,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $685 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.50% |
| Average Household Income | $32,699 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.44% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Houghton Central High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 129 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 90 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Houghton Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 129 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 23 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 46 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 63 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 90 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Houghton-portage Township School District
In Houghton-portage Township School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.