Is Calumet High School a good school?

Calumet High School ranks 170 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Calumet High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 499 students attended Calumet High School.

What is the racial makeup of Calumet High School?

Students at Calumet High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Calumet High School?

Calumet High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : CLK Elementary School Middle : Washington Middle School

Calumet High School

Summary:

Calumet High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Calumet, Michigan, with a student population of 485. The school is part of the Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw district, which is ranked 213 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Calumet High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in various standardized test scores, including M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and SAT Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 54.5% of Calumet High School's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step Science, compared to 48.3% for the district and 37.5% for the state. The school also maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 76.6% to 85.5% over the past five years. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.5% in 2019-2020 to 34.7% in 2021-2022, which is a concerning trend that the school and district should address.

Compared to nearby schools, Calumet High School generally outperforms CHSHorizons School, which is also part of the Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw district, in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. However, when compared to Houghton Central High School, which is in a different district, Calumet High School's performance is more mixed, with Houghton Central High School consistently ranking higher in the state and outperforming Calumet High School across multiple metrics.

Detail:

Public 9-12

57070 Mine St
Calumet, MI 49913-2949

(906) 337-0311

District: Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw

SchoolDigger Rank:
170^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,503

Feeder schools for Calumet High School:

Elementary:	CLK Elementary School
Middle:	Washington Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 499

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Two or more races:

2.2%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Calumet High School ranks better than 77.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Calumet High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), two or more races (2.2%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calumet High School is 17.2. (See more...)

Compare Calumet High School employs 28.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calumet High School is $13,503.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Calumet High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Calumet High School 170^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Calumet High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw:

SchoolDigger ranks Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw 213^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Calumet High School

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Rank History for all students at Calumet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	77.67	147^th	705	79.1%
2007	84.70	81^st	767	89.4%
2008	84.17	102^nd	750	86.4%
2009	79.12	145^th	754	80.8%
2010	80.42	126^th	765	83.5%
2011	81.73	111^th	784	85.8%
2012	83.33	104^th	773	86.5%
2013	80.24	130^th	805	83.9%
2014	73.37	187^th	799	76.6%
2015	64.76	297^th	832	64.3%
2016	80.45	129^th	852	84.9%
2017	74.54	163^rd	835	80.5%
2018	73.18	195^th	824	76.3%
2019	47.97	350^th	666	47.4%
2021	63.57	158^th	561	71.8%
2022	48.40	301^st	531	43.3%
2023	86.68	74^th	735	89.9%
2024	70.84	170^th	743	77.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Calumet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	76.96	120^th	755	84.1%
2019	60.15	179^th	532	66.4%
2021	59.11	147^th	417	64.7%
2022	43.39	243^rd	369	34.1%
2023	94.34	25^th	614	95.9%
2024	83.88	65^th	654	90.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Calumet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	67.15	210^th	710	70.4%
2019	48.44	281^st	554	49.3%
2021	55.51	180^th	462	61.0%
2022	48.57	238^th	416	42.8%
2023	92.95	25^th	611	95.9%
2024	61.95	194^th	619	68.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Calumet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	71.52	186^th	707	73.7%
2019	37.46	354^th	543	34.8%
2021	62.15	141^st	472	70.1%
2022	36.11	305^th	440	30.7%
2023	69.46	152^nd	611	75.1%
2024	69.75	164^th	633	74.1%

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Rank History for White students at Calumet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	62.49	244^th	708	65.5%
2019	36.37	381^st	582	34.5%
2021	59.78	162^nd	516	68.6%
2022	41.13	306^th	492	37.8%
2023	81.01	99^th	647	84.7%
2024	58.71	220^th	638	65.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Calumet High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	493	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-1	492
1989	509	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	511
1990	482	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
1991	484	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
1992	433	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1993	421	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1994	426	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1995	461	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
1996	461	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
1997	475	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
1998	454	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1999	449	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	454
2000	458	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
2001	452	2	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	459
2002	501	1	3	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	510
2003	501	1	3	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	510
2004	498	2	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	509
2005	509	4	3	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	521
2006	456	4	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	464
2007	495	4	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	502
2008	465	2	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	474
2009	424	0	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	430
2010	408	0	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	415
2011	385	0	0	2	0	3	0	0	390
2012	398	1	0	3	3	1	2	0	408
2013	390	0	2	2	0	1	8	0	403
2014	371	0	0	2	2	0	4	0	379
2015	493	0	0	4	2	0	4	0	503
2016	495	0	0	3	2	0	6	0	506
2017	500	0	0	4	3	1	11	0	519
2018	504	0	0	3	2	1	9	0	519
2019	478	0	4	4	2	1	7	0	496
2020	468	1	0	2	1	0	9	0	481
2021	475	1	0	3	1	0	7	0	487
2022	477	4	0	3	0	0	7	0	491
2023	465	7	0	3	1	0	9	0	485
2024	478	6	0	3	0	1	11	0	499

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Calumet High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	492	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	511	n/a	n/a	19.8
1990	482	36.0	13.3	18.7
1991	487	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	434	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	425	n/a	0.0	0
1994	430	27.8	15.5	20.7
1995	469	26.0	18.0	20.9
1996	469	26.0	18.0	20.9
1997	478	28.0	17.1	19
1998	459	29.0	15.8	21.6
1999	454	29.0	15.7	22.2
2000	461	29.4	15.7	38.2
2001	459	31.1	14.8	40.3
2002	510	28.5	17.9	39.8
2003	510	28.5	17.9	39.8
2004	509	28.8	17.7	41.5
2005	521	28.3	18.4	44.7
2006	464	25.9	17.9	46.3
2007	502	28.9	17.4	44.6
2008	474	26.5	17.9	45.4
2009	430	25.6	16.8	47.4
2010	415	24.8	16.7	48
2011	390	22.2	17.5	46.9
2012	408	24.7	16.5	47.8
2013	403	24.7	16.3	50.9
2014	379	23.9	15.8	53.6
2015	503	26.0	19.3	46.7
2016	506	26.0	19.4	47.8
2017	519	24.7	20.9	46.1
2018	519	25.6	20.2	47.4
2019	496	25.4	19.4	47.2
2020	481	25.1	19.1	42.2
2021	487	25.7	18.9	43.1
2022	491	26.0	18.8	44.2
2023	485	27.1	17.8	44.5
2024	499	28.9	17.2	45.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Calumet High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	492	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	511	n/a	n/a	19.8
1990	482	36.0	13.3	18.7
1991	487	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	434	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	425	n/a	0.0	0
1994	430	27.8	15.5	20.7
1995	469	26.0	18.0	20.9
1996	469	26.0	18.0	20.9
1997	478	28.0	17.1	19
1998	459	29.0	15.8	21.6
1999	454	29.0	15.7	22.2
2000	461	29.4	15.7	38.2
2001	459	31.1	14.8	40.3
2002	510	28.5	17.9	39.8
2003	510	28.5	17.9	39.8
2004	509	28.8	17.7	41.5
2005	521	28.3	18.4	44.7
2006	464	25.9	17.9	46.3
2007	502	28.9	17.4	44.6
2008	474	26.5	17.9	45.4
2009	430	25.6	16.8	47.4
2010	415	24.8	16.7	48
2011	390	22.2	17.5	46.9
2012	408	24.7	16.5	47.8
2013	403	24.7	16.3	50.9
2014	379	23.9	15.8	53.6
2015	503	26.0	19.3	46.7
2016	506	26.0	19.4	47.8
2017	519	24.7	20.9	46.1
2018	519	25.6	20.2	47.4
2019	496	25.4	19.4	47.2
2020	481	25.1	19.1	42.2
2021	487	25.7	18.9	43.1
2022	491	26.0	18.8	44.2
2023	485	27.1	17.8	44.5
2024	499	28.9	17.2	45.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Calumet High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$475 (4.6%)	$9,766 (95.4%)	$10,241
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2022	$1,079 (8.7%)	$11,384 (91.3%)	$12,463
2023	$512 (3.8%)	$12,990 (96.2%)	$13,503

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calumet High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 350^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 74^th of 735 High schools	42.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Calumet High School)	40	54.5	14.5%
11th Grade Social Studies (Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw)	40.6	46.6	6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Calumet High School)	49	65.9	16.9%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw)	45.8	57.5	11.7%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Calumet High School)	38.5	47.3	8.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw)	34.6	40.6	6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	496	485	2.2%
African American	0	7
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	478	465	2.7%
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.2%	44.5%	2.6%

Schools Near Calumet High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Calumet High School	Public	9-12	57070 Mine St	Calumet	49913	Houghton County	Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw	No	No	No	No	(906) 337-0311	499	29	17.2	45.1%	478 (95.8%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	70.8	170^th of 743 public high schools	77.1%		86.7	74^th of 735 public high schools	89.9%	96			55.6	31.3						54.5		43.9	$13,503	$512	$12,991
CHSHorizons School	Public	9-12	110 Stanton Ave	Mohawk	49950	Keweenaw County	Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw	No	No	No	No	(906) 337-4611	72	6	11.4	76.4%	67 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	16.1	622^nd of 743 public high schools	16.3%					(n/a)										19.1		19.1	$16,195	$1,064	$15,131
Hancock MiddleHigh School	Public	6-12	501 Campus Dr	Hancock	49930	Houghton County	Hancock Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 483-2540	322	21	15.1	47.8%	309 (96.0%)	6 (1.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	77	139^th of 743 public high schools	81.3%		65.9	206^th of 735 public high schools	72.0%	67	82.5	56.1	57.1	42.9	30.2	54.8	34.9	64.5	44.6	42.9	30.4	53.1	$14,305	$1,662	$12,643
Career and Technical Education	Public	9-12	110 E Quincy St	Hancock	49930	Houghton County	Copper Country Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(906) 482-4250	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Houghton Central High School	Public	9-12	1603 Gundlach Rd	Houghton	49931	Houghton County	Houghton-Portage Township School District	No	No	No	No	(906) 482-0450	478	32	15.0	29.3%	441 (92.3%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.5%)	17 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	93.7	37^th of 743 public high schools	95.0%		88.5	62^nd of 735 public high schools	91.6%	25			74.2	54.2						63.3		58.0	$13,507	$1,022	$12,485
Jeffers High School	Public	7-12	43084 Goodell St	Painesdale	49955	Houghton County	Adams Township School District	No	No	No	No	(906) 482-0580	269	16	16.7	42.4%	260 (96.7%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	44.8	381^st of 743 public high schools	48.7%		35	475^th of 735 public high schools	35.4%	94	72.0	48.0	47.8	47.8		41.4		57.1	45.8	12.5	40.9	20.5	$12,230	$1,310	$10,920

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