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AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Central Michigan University82 Students
Ferris State University77 Students
Saginaw Valley State University66 Students
Michigan State University64 Students
Grand Valley State University53 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor49 Students
Oakland University49 Students
Northern Michigan University42 Students
Kirtland Community College39 Students
Alma College29 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing25 Students
Business21 Students
Psychology21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies12 Students
Biology10 Students
Chemistry10 Students
Journalism7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration6 Students
Accounting6 Students
Pre-Law Studies6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.461 Reviews
3.0Senior
3/10/2022
I like most of the teachers at Houghton Lake High School, most of them truly care about the students and try to make school a more positive experience. What I'd like to see change is the fact there are a lot of underlying problems in the school such as bullying, assault, etc. that the school ignores and choses not to take action on. They chose to prioritize other less important matters such as dress codes, when their efforts could be used in more important matters.
4.0Alum
10/31/2017
I graduated from Houghton Lake High School in 2017. It felt like a 2nd home to me. All of the teachers were very willing to work with you on anything you needed assistance with. It's the perfect small town school!!
3.0NicheUser
7/8/2016
People who are bullied or getting hurt happens behind the scenes and teachers can't do much about it or don't know
School system falls short. High percentage of students in early grades (1-4) being expelled repeatedly, with very little effort to correct methods of handling problems. Procedures that are designed by parents and the county, are not followed through with once it enters the school system. Very little...
I am a Freshman and here's my 100% honest opinion. The teacher's try their hardest to teach us and there are many bullies but just ignore them and stay away from them. When I first came here I expected my teachers to be the meanest of the mean but over these past years they're the nices people ever...
This school, should not even be called a "School!" I am a parent of an 11th grader whom went to this school. I was transferring her out of H.L.H for many reasons, and get this; " It took 2 weeks to receive unofficial transcripts!" Supposedly ONLY 1 person is authorized to release, yet that 1 person...
Discover charm and potential in this inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home featuring timeless original wooden beams and classic character throughout. Perfectly positioned on a generous lot, this property offers a spacious yard ideal for entertaining, gardening, and relaxation. A detached 2-car garage prov...
Discover charm and potential in this inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home featuring timeless original wooden beams and classic character throughout. Perfectly positioned on a generous lot, this property offers a spacious yard ideal for entertaining, gardening, and relaxation. A detached 2-car garage prov...
Welcome to ''Lady Houghton!'' Feel right at home in this adorable, 4-Season subdivision within city limits of beautiful Houghton Lake! This park model is cute as a button, and all you need for your simple 'Up North' lifestyle. It is a 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, with a Kitchen, large Florida room and spaciou...
3 bedroom 2 bath on a crawl space. Very close to South Higgins lake park and also Houghton Lake. Subdivision has all underground utilities including natural gas and sewer. 30 x 30 pole barn for all the toys. Big wrap around deck.
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