High Schools in Caro Community Schools

The Caro Community Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Caro High School and Caro Alternative High School. While Caro High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, both schools share similar graduation and dropout rates, as well as high chronic absenteeism rates.

Caro High School has experienced a drop in its statewide ranking, from 113th out of 735 Michigan high schools in 2022-2023 to 458th out of 739 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with above-average proficiency in M-Step Science and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, but below-average rates in M-Step Social Studies and SAT Mathematics. In contrast, Caro Alternative High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Michigan high schools, with a ranking of 772nd out of 824 in 2017-2018. The alternative school has a much smaller student population and significantly lower spending per student compared to Caro High School.

Both Caro High School and Caro Alternative High School share a four-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a dropout rate of 7.6%. Additionally, both schools have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which may be contributing to their overall performance challenges. While Caro High School outperforms the district and state in some test score categories, it lags behind in others, suggesting areas for improvement. The alternative school, on the other hand, faces significant challenges related to student demographics, resource allocation, and academic outcomes.