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#2045 of 3,192 schools in MI
Colon High School
High School · Colon Community School District · Colon, MI
A Colon Community School District high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 DALLAS ST, Colon, MI 49040
- Math 23% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Colon High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Colon 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,425/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colon), 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
$58,693
Median home value
$123,800
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonidas SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 28 | 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.
Colon Community School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colon High School is listed in Colon Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colon High School
Colon High School is a public high school in Colon, MI, part of Colon Community School District, serving approximately 271 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,045 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colon High School
What grades does Colon High School serve?
Colon High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Colon High School?
Colon High School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colon High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colon High School rank in MI?
Colon High School ranks #2,045 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Colon High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Colon High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colon High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Colon High School a charter school?
No, Colon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colon High School a Title I school?
No, Colon High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colon High School?
48.7% of students at Colon 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (269) 432-3231
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49040)
- 3,341
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 · 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 49040; 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
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