- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caro, MI
Caro Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Caro Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260804000994
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caro Alternative High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Caro · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Caro Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caro Alternative High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Caro, MI.
School address
District: Caro Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260804000994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Caro Alternative High School shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-22.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.5 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 260804000994 · Caro, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
33 enr · 33:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Caro High School (411 students)
Caro Alternative High School shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-22.2%). Teacher FTE lost 1.5 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Caro Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caro High Scho
Caro High School
411 students
- Mccomb Element
Mccomb Elementary School
321 students
- Caro Middle Sc
Caro Middle School
305 students
- Schall Element
Schall Elementary School
295 students
- This school 33
Caro Alternative High School
33 students
What this shows Caro Alternative High School reports 33 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caro Alternative High School compares
Caro Alternative High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33:1 | ▲ 89% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33:1
students per teacher
- 89% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,787
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Caro Alternative High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Caro Community Schools reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caro Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccomb Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caro Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schall Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caro Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~33 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caro Alternative High School
How many students attend Caro Alternative High School?
Caro Alternative High School has 33 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Caro, MI. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caro Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caro Alternative High School is 33:1, which is 89% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caro Alternative High School?
76.2% of students at Caro Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caro Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Caro Alternative High School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Caro, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caro Alternative High School?
Caro Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Caro Alternative High School rank among schools in Caro?
By Resource Investment Index, Caro Alternative High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Caro, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Caro on the city page.
What other schools are in Caro Community Schools?
Besides Caro Alternative High School, Caro Community Schools also operates Caro High School (411 students), Mccomb Elementary School (321 students), and Caro Middle School (305 students). See the Caro Community Schools district page for the complete list.