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#1748 of 3,192 schools in MI
Oscar a Carlson High School
High School · Gibraltar School District · Rockwood, MI
A Gibraltar School District high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30550 WEST JEFFERSON AVE, Rockwood, MI 48173
- Math 23% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Oscar a Carlson High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oscar a Carlson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Average548/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockwood), 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
$90,510
Median home value
$232,600
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Patrick Henry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 8–9 | 3.3 mi | 810 | Compare → |
| Flat Rock Academic Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Flat Rock Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 500 | 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.
Gibraltar School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oscar a Carlson High School is listed in Gibraltar School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oscar a Carlson High School
Oscar a Carlson High School is a public high school in Rockwood, MI, part of Gibraltar School District, serving approximately 1,104 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,748 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oscar a Carlson High School
What grades does Oscar a Carlson High School serve?
Oscar a Carlson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Oscar a Carlson High School?
Oscar a Carlson High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oscar a Carlson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oscar a Carlson High School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oscar a Carlson High School rank in MI?
Oscar a Carlson High School ranks #1,748 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Oscar a Carlson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oscar a Carlson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Oscar a Carlson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oscar a Carlson High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Oscar a Carlson High School a charter school?
No, Oscar a Carlson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oscar a Carlson High School a Title I school?
No, Oscar a Carlson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oscar a Carlson High School?
31.8% of students at Oscar a Carlson 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
- 1,104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (734) 379-7100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48173)
- 12,984
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 · 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 48173; 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
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