Is Caro High School a good school?

Caro High School ranks 245 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Caro High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 419 students attended Caro High School.

What is the racial makeup of Caro High School?

Students at Caro High School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Caro High School?

Caro High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : McComb Elementary School Elementary : Schall Elementary School Middle : Caro Middle School

Caro High School

Summary:

Caro High School is a public high school located in Caro, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 423. The school is part of the Caro Community Schools district, which is ranked 319 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caro High School has several key strengths, including relatively high four-year graduation rates ranging from 82.4% to 92.9% over the past five years, and low dropout rates between 1.1% and 5.4% during the same period. The school's test scores, particularly in Science, Social Studies, and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, have generally outperformed the state averages and the Caro Community Schools district. However, the school's Math proficiency rates have been lower than the state average. Caro High School also has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.42% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Caro Alternative High School.

While Caro High School has demonstrated strengths in several areas, the school has also faced some challenges. One notable concern is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.9% in 2018-2019 to 47.6% in 2021-2022. This trend warrants further investigation and targeted interventions. Additionally, the school's performance on key metrics varies across different student subgroups, with the ranking for female students being higher than for male students in recent years. The school's increased spending per student, from $10,661 in 2019-2020 to $13,302 in 2022-2023, may have contributed to its improved performance in some areas.

Detail:

Public 9-12

301 N Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723-1474

(989) 673-3165

District: Caro Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
245^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,302

Feeder schools for Caro High School:

Elementary:	McComb Elementary School
	Schall Elementary School
Middle:	Caro Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 419

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Caro High School ranks better than 67% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Caro 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 (88.1%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caro High School is 18.8. (See more...)

Compare Caro High School employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caro High School is $13,302.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Caro High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Caro High School 245^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Caro 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:

Caro Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Caro Community Schools 319^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Caro High School

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Rank History for all students at Caro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	71.24	228^th	705	67.7%
2007	80.65	121^st	767	84.2%
2008	66.33	313^th	750	58.3%
2009	79.13	144^th	754	80.9%
2010	71.67	254^th	765	66.8%
2011	68.19	306^th	784	61.0%
2012	51.92	418^th	773	45.9%
2013	57.92	348^th	805	56.8%
2014	51.22	425^th	799	46.8%
2015	62.95	315^th	832	62.1%
2016	62.57	294^th	852	65.5%
2017	66.37	238^th	835	71.5%
2018	59.82	319^th	824	61.3%
2019	60.64	246^th	666	63.1%
2021	39.81	340^th	561	39.4%
2022	66.59	180^th	531	66.1%
2023	81.43	113^th	735	84.6%
2024	62.28	245^th	743	67.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Caro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.78	297^th	315	5.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	38.94	445^th	755	41.1%
2019	66.91	137^th	532	74.2%
2021	34.83	287^th	417	31.2%
2022	76.95	80^th	369	78.3%
2023	83.42	57^th	614	90.7%
2024	62.51	203^rd	654	69.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Caro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	48.37	360^th	710	49.3%
2019	57.45	232^nd	554	58.1%
2021	29.28	349^th	462	24.5%
2022	54.92	199^th	416	52.2%
2023	63.14	193^rd	611	68.4%
2024	64.47	180^th	619	70.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Caro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	61.17	268^th	707	62.1%
2019	50.56	270^th	543	50.3%
2021	37.26	301^st	472	36.2%
2022	67.97	144^th	440	67.3%
2023	90.47	45^th	611	92.6%
2024	47.29	308^th	633	51.3%

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Rank History for White students at Caro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	50.96	348^th	708	50.8%
2019	51.82	271^st	582	53.4%
2021	29.90	379^th	516	26.6%
2022	57.60	207^th	492	57.9%
2023	76.15	129^th	647	80.1%
2024	52.76	269^th	638	57.8%

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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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by a student
Sunday, August 13, 2023

Witnessed an overdose, ambulance called. 6 out of 10 students vape or share a vape. Vape and fight sensors and are in place but not accurate. Same sex , sexual activity in the bathroom. Non enforced wardrobe rules. Teachers are usually willing to help if student needs assistance with curriculum. I was recently asked if I had a preferred name on my school information forms. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Caro High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	702	2	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
1989	647	1	1	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
1990	600	0	1	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	629
1991	558	0	2	29	3	n/a	n/a	4	596
1992	582	0	1	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	610
1993	601	0	0	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	629
1994	630	0	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
1995	608	0	3	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	634
1996	608	0	3	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	634
1997	657	2	5	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	689
1998	644	3	6	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	682
1999	638	3	3	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2000	671	2	1	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	705
2001	642	0	5	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2002	666	1	5	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	695
2003	666	1	5	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	695
2004	651	2	6	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	686
2005	632	4	4	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	670
2006	623	7	6	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	667
2007	660	4	8	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	705
2008	641	5	9	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	682
2009	598	6	10	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	641
2010	601	2	7	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	634
2011	554	4	5	23	1	0	4	0	591
2012	556	6	7	24	1	0	6	0	600
2013	532	6	7	26	3	1	5	0	580
2014	497	7	8	23	4	0	2	0	541
2015	464	4	13	30	5	1	2	0	519
2016	459	3	9	26	5	0	1	0	503
2017	453	4	7	24	4	0	2	0	494
2018	442	5	4	25	5	0	1	0	482
2019	427	6	3	26	5	0	3	0	470
2020	404	5	4	25	6	0	7	0	451
2021	391	2	4	26	5	0	8	0	436
2022	390	3	5	28	3	0	12	0	441
2023	374	2	4	29	2	0	12	0	423
2024	369	5	3	32	0	0	10	0	419

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 Caro High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	725	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	675	n/a	n/a	19.3
1990	629	41.0	15.3	21
1991	596	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	610	n/a	n/a	10.8
1993	629	n/a	0.0	11.9
1994	656	2.7	243.0	10.4
1995	634	34.7	18.3	19.1
1996	634	34.7	18.3	19.1
1997	689	33.0	20.9	19
1998	682	33.0	20.7	11.3
1999	675	35.0	19.3	10.8
2000	705	36.3	19.4	20
2001	675	36.3	18.6	18.7
2002	695	37.5	18.5	22.2
2003	695	37.5	18.5	22.2
2004	686	37.9	18.1	25.1
2005	670	36.3	18.5	27
2006	667	34.7	19.2	32.4
2007	705	32.0	22.0	34.8
2008	682	32.8	20.8	36.1
2009	641	32.8	19.5	39.6
2010	634	30.6	20.6	42
2011	591	31.1	18.9	43.1
2012	600	28.0	21.4	46.7
2013	580	28.2	20.5	46.7
2014	541	26.4	20.4	44
2015	519	26.0	19.9	40.8
2016	503	26.0	19.3	40.4
2017	494	24.2	20.4	40.5
2018	482	24.9	19.3	47.1
2019	470	24.9	18.8	48.1
2020	451	24.3	18.5	45.9
2021	436	24.3	17.9	46.6
2022	441	22.9	19.1	50.1
2023	423	23.1	18.2	57.9
2024	419	22.2	18.8	51.8

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 Caro High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	725	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	675	n/a	n/a	19.3
1990	629	41.0	15.3	21
1991	596	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	610	n/a	n/a	10.8
1993	629	n/a	0.0	11.9
1994	656	2.7	243.0	10.4
1995	634	34.7	18.3	19.1
1996	634	34.7	18.3	19.1
1997	689	33.0	20.9	19
1998	682	33.0	20.7	11.3
1999	675	35.0	19.3	10.8
2000	705	36.3	19.4	20
2001	675	36.3	18.6	18.7
2002	695	37.5	18.5	22.2
2003	695	37.5	18.5	22.2
2004	686	37.9	18.1	25.1
2005	670	36.3	18.5	27
2006	667	34.7	19.2	32.4
2007	705	32.0	22.0	34.8
2008	682	32.8	20.8	36.1
2009	641	32.8	19.5	39.6
2010	634	30.6	20.6	42
2011	591	31.1	18.9	43.1
2012	600	28.0	21.4	46.7
2013	580	28.2	20.5	46.7
2014	541	26.4	20.4	44
2015	519	26.0	19.9	40.8
2016	503	26.0	19.3	40.4
2017	494	24.2	20.4	40.5
2018	482	24.9	19.3	47.1
2019	470	24.9	18.8	48.1
2020	451	24.3	18.5	45.9
2021	436	24.3	17.9	46.6
2022	441	22.9	19.1	50.1
2023	423	23.1	18.2	57.9
2024	419	22.2	18.8	51.8

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 Caro High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,081 (10.1%)	$9,669 (89.9%)	$10,750
2020	$913 (8.6%)	$9,748 (91.4%)	$10,661
2021	$1,845 (15.6%)	$10,011 (84.4%)	$11,856
2022	$1,986 (16.6%)	$9,963 (83.4%)	$11,949
2023	$1,506 (11.3%)	$11,797 (88.7%)	$13,302

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Caro High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 246^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 113^th of 735 High schools	21.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Caro High School)	49.5	50.5	1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Caro Community Schools)	47.5	46.7	0.8%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Caro High School)	59.5	63.5	4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Caro Community Schools)	55.7	58.9	3.2%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Caro High School)	36	38.5	2.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Caro Community Schools)	33.6	34.6	1%
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	470	423	10%
African American	6	2	66.7%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	26	29	11.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	427	374	12.4%
Two or More Races	3	12	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.1%	57.9%	9.8%

Schools Near Caro 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
Caro High School	Public	9-12	301 N Hooper St	Caro	48723	Tuscola County	Caro Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 673-3165	419	22	18.8	51.8%	369 (88.1%)	5 (1.2%)	32 (7.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	62.3	245^th of 743 public high schools	67.0%		81.4	113^th of 735 public high schools	84.6%	132			55.6	24.2						46.5		42.4	$13,302	$1,506	$11,797
Caro Alternative High School	Public	7-12	217 N State St	Caro	48723	Tuscola County	Caro Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 673-6845	49	1	49.0	77.6%	43 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)													$5,439	$664	$4,775
Tuscola Technology Center	Public	9-12	1401 Cleaver Rd	Caro	48723	Tuscola County	Tuscola Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(989) 673-5300	0	16	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
AkronFairgrove Schools Academic Learning Center	Public	9-12	5000 Maple St	Fairgrove	48733	Tuscola County	Akron-Fairgrove Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 693-6163	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
AkronFairgrove JrSr High School	Public	6-12	2800 N Thomas Rd	Fairgrove	48733	Tuscola County	Akron-Fairgrove Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 693-6112	171	10	16.9	70.8%	151 (88.3%)	1 (0.6%)	11 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)								(n/a)	66.7	29.6			31.8	20.7	27.3	30.0	29.6		15.4		$16,165	$3,954	$12,212
Clarence Fischer Center	Public	6-12	150 Enterprise Dr	Vassar	48768	Tuscola County	Vassar Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 823-8535	14	1	18.6	78.6%	9 (64.3%)	5 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$16,821	$8,278	$8,542
Mayville Middle High School	Public	6-12	6250 Fulton St	Mayville	48744	Tuscola County	Mayville Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 843-6115	304	17	18.0	61.8%	275 (90.5%)	3 (1.0%)	15 (4.9%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	28.4	520^th of 743 public high schools	30.0%		20.3	587^th of 735 public high schools	20.1%	67	53.5	41.9	43.9	12.2	20.5	32.4		29.7	32.6	29.3	20.9	20.0	$13,454	$3,087	$10,367
Vassar Senior High School	Public	6-12	220 Athletic St	Vassar	48768	Tuscola County	Vassar Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 823-8534	474	29	16.3	59.5%	406 (85.7%)	14 (3.0%)	37 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	37.7	449^th of 743 public high schools	39.6%		39.9	431^st of 735 public high schools	41.4%	18	50.8	16.9	47.1	14.3	21.3	23.3	19.1	18.0	27.6	36.8	16.9	25.7	$15,025	$3,484	$11,540
Kingston High School	Public	7-12	5790 State St	Kingston	48741	Tuscola County	Kingston Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 683-2294	292	13	23.2	56.5%	278 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	49.3	343^rd of 743 public high schools	53.8%		59.6	267^th of 735 public high schools	63.7%	76	76.7	46.5	51.2	30.2		47.2		57.7	44.2	41.9	34.1	18.6	$14,147	$2,134	$12,013
Reese High School	Public	9-12	1696 S Van Buren Rd	Reese	48757	Tuscola County	Reese Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 868-4191	255	14	18.0	47.8%	214 (83.9%)	4 (1.6%)	20 (7.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.1%)	74.6	147^th of 743 public high schools	80.2%		62.3	238^th of 735 public high schools	67.6%	91			65.0	28.3						50.8		50.8	$13,804	$1,381	$12,424

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