How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Houghton-Portage Township School District | Plymouth-Canton Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | HOUGHTON, Michigan | PLYMOUTH, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,445 | 16,294 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 25 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 16.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Houghton-Portage Township School District | Plymouth-Canton Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,540 | $16,462 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| State Revenue | 64.7% | 55.4% |
| Local Revenue | 25.6% | 35.2% |
Houghton-Portage Township School District
Federal State Local
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Houghton-Portage Township School District | Plymouth-Canton Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.0% | 64.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 13.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.2% | 24.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Houghton-Portage Township School District | Plymouth-Canton Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | — |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 486:1 | 474.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.6% | 32.1% |
School Types
Houghton-Portage Township School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.