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:
245th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,302 Help


Feeder schools for Caro High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  423

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.4%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Caro High School ranks better than 67% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.28. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Caro High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.4%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caro High School is 18.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 245th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Caro High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Caro Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Caro Community Schools 319th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.24 228th 705 67.7%
2007 80.65 121st 767 84.2%
2008 66.33 313th 750 58.3%
2009 79.13 144th 754 80.9%
2010 71.67 254th 765 66.8%
2011 68.19 306th 784 61.0%
2012 51.92 418th 773 45.9%
2013 57.92 348th 805 56.8%
2014 51.22 425th 799 46.8%
2015 62.95 315th 832 62.1%
2016 62.57 294th 852 65.5%
2017 66.37 238th 835 71.5%
2018 59.82 319th 824 61.3%
2019 60.64 246th 666 63.1%
2021 39.81 340th 561 39.4%
2022 66.59 180th 531 66.1%
2023 81.43 113th 735 84.6%
2024 62.28 245th 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 297th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.94 445th 755 41.1%
2019 66.91 137th 532 74.2%
2021 34.83 287th 417 31.2%
2022 76.95 80th 369 78.3%
2023 83.42 57th 614 90.7%
2024 62.51 203rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.37 360th 710 49.3%
2019 57.45 232nd 554 58.1%
2021 29.28 349th 462 24.5%
2022 54.92 199th 416 52.2%
2023 63.14 193rd 611 68.4%
2024 64.47 180th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.17 268th 707 62.1%
2019 50.56 270th 543 50.3%
2021 37.26 301st 472 36.2%
2022 67.97 144th 440 67.3%
2023 90.47 45th 611 92.6%
2024 47.29 308th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.96 348th 708 50.8%
2019 51.82 271st 582 53.4%
2021 29.90 379th 516 26.6%
2022 57.60 207th 492 57.9%
2023 76.15 129th 647 80.1%
2024 52.76 269th 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.

Caro High School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a student
Sunday, August 13, 2023

Open Quote 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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 246th of 666 High schoolsRanks 113th 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)49.550.5
 1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Caro Community Schools)47.546.7
 0.8%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Caro High School)59.563.5
 4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Caro Community Schools)55.758.9
 3.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Caro High School)3638.5
 2.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Caro Community Schools)33.634.6
 1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students470423
 10%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic2629
 11.5%
Pacific Islander00
White427374
 12.4%
Two or More Races312
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.1%57.9%
 9.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Caro High School

Students at Caro High School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Caro High School is fed by the following schools:

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended Caro High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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