Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Summary:

Cass City Junior and Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Cass City, Michigan, with a student population of 452 and part of the Cass City Public Schools district, which is ranked 107 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating.

Cass City Junior and Senior High School consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 58.3% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 37.9%. The school also maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 88.1% to 92.5% over the past 5 years, which is above the state average. However, the school has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, ranging from 17.1% to 39.1%, which is an area of concern. Compared to nearby schools, such as UnionvilleSebewaing MiddleHigh School and Laker High School, Cass City Junior and Senior High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.66% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Cass City Junior and Senior High School has seen improvements in its performance, particularly in the top 25% of Michigan high schools for low socioeconomic status students. The school's per-student spending has also increased from $9,840 in 2019-2020 to $12,823 in 2022-2023, which may have contributed to its academic improvements. Overall, Cass City Junior and Senior High School is a high-performing school that stands out in its region, though the fluctuations in chronic absenteeism remain an area for improvement.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 4868 Seeger St
       Cass City, MI  48726-9401


(989) 872-2148

District: Cass City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
306th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,823 Help


Feeder schools for Cass City Junior and Senior High School:

Elementary:    Cass City Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Asian:
1.5%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.7% Help


 See top rated Michigan high schools

 Compare Cass City Junior and Senior High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Cass City Junior and Senior High School ranks better than 79.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.01. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Cass City Junior and Senior High School ranks better than 58.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.23. (See more...)
Help
The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Cass City Junior and Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), Hispanic (4%), Asian (1.5%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 50.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cass City Junior and Senior High School is 19. (See more...)
Help
Compare Cass City Junior and Senior High School employs 23.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cass City Junior and Senior High School is $12,823.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cass City Junior and Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cass City Junior and Senior High School 183rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Cass City Junior and Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Cass City Junior and Senior High School 306th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Cass City Junior and Senior 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:


Cass City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cass City Public Schools 107th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Cass City Junior and Senior High School?

Rank History for Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 68.38 246th 919 73.2%
2014 61.98 326th 921 64.6%
2015 55.53 386th 919 58.0%
2016 72.63 196th 894 78.1%
2017 53.94 315th 821 61.6%
2018 67.94 259th 838 69.1%
2019 71.23 183rd 792 76.9%
2021 53.10 265th 675 60.7%
2022 60.62 246th 776 68.3%
2023 65.97 237th 883 73.2%
2024 73.01 183rd 897 79.6%
See the entire list of Michigan High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.97 92nd 815 88.7%
2019 82.64 45th 672 93.3%
2021 44.17 270th 523 48.4%
2022 50.84 305th 691 55.9%
2023 67.34 183rd 825 77.8%
2024 73.56 128th 836 84.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.61 233rd 794 70.7%
2019 74.59 134th 658 79.6%
2021 56.67 169th 521 67.6%
2022 65.64 166th 657 74.7%
2023 64.40 205th 770 73.4%
2024 58.97 243rd 771 68.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.73 243rd 797 69.5%
2019 62.70 193rd 639 69.8%
2021 37.17 324th 540 40.0%
2022 44.67 331st 658 49.7%
2023 59.03 251st 776 67.7%
2024 74.32 152nd 786 80.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.74 255th 678 62.4%
2019 59.34 217th 624 65.2%
2021 45.94 277th 577 52.0%
2022 46.00 311th 638 51.3%
2023 49.29 306th 688 55.5%
2024 57.93 241st 701 65.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all high school students at Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.81 232nd 705 67.1%
2007 71.04 235th 767 69.4%
2008 82.46 117th 750 84.4%
2009 56.25 419th 754 44.4%
2010 81.42 116th 765 84.8%
2011 82.89 98th 784 87.5%
2012 72.73 206th 773 73.4%
2013 77.44 150th 805 81.4%
2014 64.78 286th 799 64.2%
2015 76.10 179th 832 78.5%
2016 71.97 210th 852 75.4%
2017 66.46 236th 835 71.7%
2018 85.47 92nd 824 88.8%
2019 72.13 165th 666 75.2%
2021 33.34 378th 561 32.6%
2022 74.11 132nd 531 75.1%
2023 64.91 215th 735 70.7%
2024 54.23 306th 743 58.8%
See the entire list of Michigan High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.12 41st 755 94.6%
2019 58.14 198th 532 62.8%
2021 41.70 254th 417 39.1%
2022 77.04 79th 369 78.6%
2023 75.62 106th 614 82.7%
2024 38.92 386th 654 41.0%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.57 126th 710 82.3%
2019 76.93 103rd 554 81.4%
2021 33.09 324th 462 29.9%
2022 71.44 119th 416 71.4%
2023 70.59 144th 611 76.4%
2024 59.46 219th 619 64.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.61 74th 707 89.5%
2019 57.96 225th 543 58.6%
2021 30.22 338th 472 28.4%
2022 68.77 138th 440 68.6%
2023 51.23 279th 611 54.3%
2024 41.62 360th 633 43.1%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.62 127th 708 82.1%
2019 65.72 172nd 582 70.4%
2021 28.66 384th 516 25.6%
2022 66.10 164th 492 66.7%
2023 55.97 251st 647 61.2%
2024 45.10 341st 638 46.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for White Students!

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.

Cass City Junior and Senior High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Michigan Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Cass City Junior and Senior High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Cass City Junior and Senior High School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 513 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a -110 409
1989 490 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1990 459 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a -1 465
1991 428 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1992 437 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1993 444 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1994 467 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 484 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1996 484 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1997 486 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 499 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1999 521 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2000 493 1 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2001 487 1 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2002 595 1 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2003 595 1 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2004 475 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 510 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2006 516 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2007 491 1 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2008 470 n/a 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2009 449 1 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 461
2010 409 1 1 8 5 n/a n/a 0 424
2011 379 2 1 5 11 0 0 0 398
2012 358 4 3 5 8 0 0 0 378
2013 476 2 1 11 6 0 6 0 502
2014 453 3 1 14 4 0 4 0 479
2015 448 1 0 15 2 0 4 0 470
2016 430 1 0 17 0 0 6 0 454
2017 399 3 0 21 1 0 4 0 428
2018 398 3 3 20 0 0 5 0 429
2019 391 5 3 24 0 0 4 0 427
2020 405 2 3 24 0 0 4 0 438
2021 400 3 3 25 0 0 5 0 436
2022 418 4 5 21 0 1 5 0 454
2023 420 2 7 18 0 0 5 0 452

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 Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 409 n/a n/a n/a
1989 498 n/a n/a 12
1990 465 23.0 20.2 12.7
1991 432 n/a n/a n/a
1992 440 n/a n/a 17.3
1993 446 n/a 0.0 13.2
1994 470 21.0 22.4 17.2
1995 489 23.5 20.8 8.2
1996 489 23.5 20.8 8.2
1997 492 25.0 19.7 9.8
1998 501 24.0 20.9 14.4
1999 522 25.0 20.9 12.1
2000 502 25.0 20.1 16.7
2001 498 24.7 20.2 18.3
2002 606 23.1 26.2 19
2003 606 23.1 26.2 19
2004 482 24.4 19.8 27.4
2005 519 28.2 18.4 25
2006 522 26.6 19.6 31.4
2007 505 26.8 18.8 32.3
2008 481 23.0 20.9 39.5
2009 461 23.0 20.0 47.1
2010 424 20.8 20.3 45
2011 398 18.0 22.0 43.5
2012 378 17.1 22.0 53.2
2013 502 24.0 20.8 57.4
2014 479 25.1 19.0 55.1
2015 470 23.0 20.4 47.2
2016 454 23.0 19.7 46
2017 428 21.3 20.0 39.3
2018 429 20.5 20.8 44.8
2019 427 23.8 17.8 50.1
2020 438 20.4 21.4 52.5
2021 436 21.2 20.4 50.7
2022 454 21.6 20.9 46.5
2023 452 23.6 19.0 50.7

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 Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 409 n/a n/a n/a
1989 498 n/a n/a 12
1990 465 23.0 20.2 12.7
1991 432 n/a n/a n/a
1992 440 n/a n/a 17.3
1993 446 n/a 0.0 13.2
1994 470 21.0 22.4 17.2
1995 489 23.5 20.8 8.2
1996 489 23.5 20.8 8.2
1997 492 25.0 19.7 9.8
1998 501 24.0 20.9 14.4
1999 522 25.0 20.9 12.1
2000 502 25.0 20.1 16.7
2001 498 24.7 20.2 18.3
2002 606 23.1 26.2 19
2003 606 23.1 26.2 19
2004 482 24.4 19.8 27.4
2005 519 28.2 18.4 25
2006 522 26.6 19.6 31.4
2007 505 26.8 18.8 32.3
2008 481 23.0 20.9 39.5
2009 461 23.0 20.0 47.1
2010 424 20.8 20.3 45
2011 398 18.0 22.0 43.5
2012 378 17.1 22.0 53.2
2013 502 24.0 20.8 57.4
2014 479 25.1 19.0 55.1
2015 470 23.0 20.4 47.2
2016 454 23.0 19.7 46
2017 428 21.3 20.0 39.3
2018 429 20.5 20.8 44.8
2019 427 23.8 17.8 50.1
2020 438 20.4 21.4 52.5
2021 436 21.2 20.4 50.7
2022 454 21.6 20.9 46.5
2023 452 23.6 19.0 50.7

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 Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,095 (11.2%) $8,639 (88.8%) $9,734
2020 $1,385 (14.1%) $8,455 (85.9%) $9,840
2021 $1,624 (15.6%) $8,789 (84.4%) $10,413
2022 $1,813 (16.3%) $9,322 (83.7%) $11,135
2023 $1,835 (14.3%) $10,988 (85.7%) $12,823

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cass City Junior and Senior 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 183rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 237th of 883 Middle schools
 3.7%
Ranks 165th of 666 High schoolsRanks 215th of 735 High schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cass City Junior and Senior High School)53.251.5
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cass City Public Schools)53.251.5
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Cass City Junior and Senior High School)37.736.9
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (Cass City Public Schools)37.736.9
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cass City Junior and Senior High School)43.930.7
 13.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Cass City Public Schools)43.930.7
 13.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cass City Junior and Senior High School)64.273
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cass City Public Schools)64.273
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cass City Junior and Senior High School)52.236.5
 15.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cass City Public Schools)52.236.5
 15.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Cass City Junior and Senior High School)42.450
 7.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Cass City Public Schools)42.450
 7.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Cass City Junior and Senior High School)68.252
 16.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Cass City Public Schools)68.252
 16.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Cass City Junior and Senior High School)54.534.7
 19.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Cass City Public Schools)54.534.7
 19.8%
   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 Students427452
 5.9%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic2418
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White391420
 7.4%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.1%50.7%
 0.5%


Schools Near Cass City Junior and Senior High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Cass City Junior and Senior High School

Cass City Junior and Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cass City Elementary

Students at Cass City Junior and Senior High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Cass City Junior and Senior High School ranks 306th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended Cass City Junior and Senior High School.


Rate Cass City Junior and Senior High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Cass City Junior and Senior High School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 76 milliseconds.