Caro Community Schools

The Caro Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and no alternative schools. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.

Caro High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with a 3-star rating, a strong 90.2% four-year graduation rate, and above-average test scores. In contrast, Caro Alternative High School faces more challenges, with a lower statewide ranking, higher dropout rates, and a 64.2% four-year graduation rate, though this is still better than the state average for alternative high schools.

Schall Elementary School also performs well, with impressive math proficiency rates, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. However, chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, with rates as high as 44.4% at Caro Alternative High School and 38.8% at Caro Middle School. The district's high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients suggest that addressing socioeconomic factors may be crucial to improving student outcomes across all schools.