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#1344 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 42% in state

Cass City JR and SR High School

High School · Cass City Public Schools · Cass City, MI

A high school in Cass City, MI serving grades 7th – 12th.

4868 SEEGER ST, Cass City, MI 48726

  • Math 37% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 57% vs MI 49% (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation7.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$13,258
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Cass City JR and SR High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
49%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cass City JR and SR 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,170/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cass City), 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

$65,788

Median home value

$121,300

Median rent

$788/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
7.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 in Cass City Public Schools

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Cass City Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cass City JR and SR High School is listed in Cass City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cass City JR and SR High School

Cass City JR and SR High School is a public high school in Cass City, MI, part of Cass City Public Schools, serving approximately 438 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,344 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cass City JR and SR High School

What grades does Cass City JR and SR High School serve?

Cass City JR and SR High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Cass City JR and SR High School?

Cass City JR and SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cass City JR and SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cass City JR and SR High School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cass City JR and SR High School rank in MI?

Cass City JR and SR High School ranks #1,344 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Cass City JR and SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cass City JR and SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Cass City JR and SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cass City JR and SR High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cass City JR and SR High School a charter school?

No, Cass City JR and SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cass City JR and SR High School a Title I school?

No, Cass City JR and SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cass City JR and SR High School?

47.3% of students at Cass City JR and SR 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
438
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Tuscola County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 48726)
5,715
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
42.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 48726; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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