Enrollment
411
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Caro, MI
Caro High School
Federal NCES profile for Caro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260804004376
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caro High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Caro · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Caro High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caro High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Caro, MI.
School address
District: Caro Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260804004376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caro High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caro High School
Caro High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Caro, Michigan, enrolling 411 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 411 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 738 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #635, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Caro Community Schools also operates Mccomb Elementary School (321 students) and Caro Middle School (305 students) alongside Caro High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Caro High School compares
Caro High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,312
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Caro High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caro Community Schools, which includes Caro High School.
$12,312
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 64.1%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Caro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccomb Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caro Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schall Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caro Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caro 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
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~411 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Caro High School
How many students attend Caro High School?
Caro High School has 411 students enrolled. It is a high school in Caro, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caro High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caro High School?
51.1% of students at Caro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caro High School?
The largest demographic group at Caro High School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Caro, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caro High School?
Caro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caro High School rank among public schools in Caro?
By Resource Investment Index, Caro High School ranks #6 of 7 public 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 public schools in Caro on the city page.
Is Caro High School a good school?
Caro High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Caro Community Schools?
Besides Caro High School, Caro Community Schools also operates Mccomb Elementary School (321 students), Caro Middle School (305 students), and Schall Elementary School (295 students). See the Caro Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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