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#2170 of 3,192 schools in MI
Caro Alternative High School
High School · Caro Community Schools · Caro, MI
A Caro Community Schools high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
217 N STATE ST, Caro, MI 48723
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Caro Alternative High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2010–2019), then recovered 5 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2010-2019) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2010-2019)
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Caro Alternative High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,280/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Caro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,618
Median home value
$131,300
Median rent
$737/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Highland Pines SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 94 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Caro Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Caro Alternative High School is listed in Caro Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caro Alternative High School
Caro Alternative High School is a public high school in Caro, MI, part of Caro Community Schools, serving approximately 49 students in grades 7th-12th with a 49:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,170 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caro Alternative High School
What grades does Caro Alternative High School serve?
Caro Alternative High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Caro Alternative High School?
Caro Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caro Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caro Alternative High School is 49:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caro Alternative High School rank in MI?
Caro Alternative High School ranks #2,170 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Caro Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Caro Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Caro Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caro Alternative High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019).
Is Caro Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Caro Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Caro Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Caro Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caro Alternative High School?
77.6% of students at Caro Alternative High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 49:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tuscola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.5%
- Phone
- (989) 673-6845
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48723)
- 11,960
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48723; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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