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#929 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 29% in state

Carrollton High School

High School · Carrollton Public Schools · Saginaw, MI

A high school in Saginaw, MI where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1235 MAPLERIDGE RD, Saginaw, MI 48604

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation10.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$17,640
Chronic Absenteeism45.9%

Students at Carrollton High School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Carrollton 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saginaw), 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

$53,804

Median home value

$93,200

Median rent

$928/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

28.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Omni High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–121.0 mi154Compare →
Saginaw ISD Transitions CenterEnrollment path unverified3.7K–121.5 mi97Compare →
Career Opportunities CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.0 mi30Compare →
Mackinaw High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–122.0 mi141Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Carrollton Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$17,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carrollton High School is listed in Carrollton Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carrollton High School

Carrollton High School is a public high school in Saginaw, MI, part of Carrollton Public Schools, serving approximately 449 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carrollton High School

What grades does Carrollton High School serve?

Carrollton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Carrollton High School?

Carrollton High School has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrollton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Carrollton High School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carrollton High School rank in MI?

Carrollton High School ranks #929 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Carrollton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Carrollton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Carrollton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carrollton High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Carrollton High School a charter school?

No, Carrollton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carrollton High School a Title I school?

No, Carrollton High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carrollton High School?

87.8% of students at Carrollton 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
449
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Saginaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 48604)
11,284
Area average commute
16.3 min
Area median age
26.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 48604; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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