How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Hemlock Public School District | Houghton Lake Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hemlock, Michigan | Houghton Lake, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,162 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 11.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Hemlock Public School District | Houghton Lake Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,736 | $13,449 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.9% | 19.3% |
| State Revenue | 56.3% | 23.4% |
| Local Revenue | 30.8% | 57.2% |
Hemlock Public School District
Federal State Local
Houghton Lake Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Hemlock Public School District | Houghton Lake Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 91.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 4.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.7% | 75.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Hemlock Public School District | Houghton Lake Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 353.3:1 | 275:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.1% | 52.4% |
School Types
Hemlock Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Houghton Lake Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.