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Keweenaw County Schools & Education

School Score

99/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

N/A

National avg 87.5%

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,000

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,394

School Score

99/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 35/100

State Score Position

#1

of 83 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Keweenaw County

Measured School Summary

Keweenaw County has a strong school score of 99/100. Graduation rate data is not available.

Funding Context

Keweenaw County invests $18,000 per student annually, reflecting robust funding that typically supports smaller class sizes, competitive teacher salaries, and enriched programming.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 184% above the Michigan average, while per-pupil spending is 143% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Keweenaw County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

2 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

99/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.

Completion

Not reported

Graduation-rate comparison is unavailable for this county.

Funding context

$18,000

$10,606 above the state average

School coverage

2

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Keweenaw County has 2 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Keweenaw County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Keweenaw County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#1

of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 64 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

2 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw

High school only in this slice

68 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

Grant Township S/D #2

Elementary school only in this slice

7 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Keweenaw County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Keweenaw County district systems?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Keweenaw County, Michigan

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Intimate Education in the Keweenaw Peninsula

Keweenaw County operates a highly personalized school landscape with just two public schools serving a total of 75 students. Two districts manage this infrastructure, which includes one primary facility and one high school.

Micro-Districts Define the System

Grant Township S/D #2 is one of the smallest districts in the state, serving only 7 students at its primary school. No charter schools operate in the county, maintaining a purely traditional public school structure.

A Purely Rural Learning Experience

Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, offering an average school size of just 38 students. Attending school here feels like being part of a small family, with the CHSHorizons high school serving only 68 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

2

in Keweenaw County

Reported Enrollment

75

2 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0

2 School Districts in Keweenaw County

Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw

4 schools
1,359 students

Grant Township S/D #2

1 school
7 students

2 Public Schools in Keweenaw County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 2 of 2 matching schools

CHSHorizons School

Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw

CALUMET, 49913 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12Alternative68 students

Grant Township School

Grant Township S/D #2

Copper Harbor, 49918 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary7 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$18,000

State avg $7,394

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Michigan counties have the highest graduation rates?
Alcona County (95.0%), Alger County (95.0%), and Schoolcraft County (95.0%) currently lead Michigan among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Michigan?
Across Michigan counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,394. The highest current county values are Keweenaw County ($18,000), Lake County ($10,369), and Leelanau County ($9,877). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Keweenaw County?
Keweenaw County has a school score of 99/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
How much does Keweenaw County spend per student?
Keweenaw County spends $18,000 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Keweenaw County, Michigan — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Keweenaw County, Michigan?

Keweenaw County operates a highly personalized school landscape with just two public schools serving a total of 75 students. Two districts manage this infrastructure, which includes one primary facility and one high school.

What are the major school districts in Keweenaw County, Michigan?

Grant Township S/D #2 is one of the smallest districts in the state, serving only 7 students at its primary school. No charter schools operate in the county, maintaining a purely traditional public school structure.

What is the school experience like in Keweenaw County?

Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, offering an average school size of just 38 students. Attending school here feels like being part of a small family, with the CHSHorizons high school serving only 68 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.