- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260804004376
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Caro · Resource Index
- 19
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Caro High School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 260804004376 · Caro, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 17.9:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccomb Elementary School (321 students)
Caro High School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Caro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Caro Alternati 33
Caro Alternative High School
33 students
What this shows Caro High School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caro High School compares
Caro High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~411 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.