Summary:
Zip code 49038 is home to a single public high school, Coloma High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 within the Coloma Community Schools district, enrolling 336 students in a community where nearly two-thirds of families qualify for economic assistance.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that Coloma High School shows a mixed academic profile with one clear strength and one persistent weakness. The school’s 11th-grade social studies proficiency was actually above the state average in the 2024-2025 school year (48.4% vs. 42.1%), but that number dropped dramatically the following year to 24.6%, well below the state’s 43.2% — a swing that suggests possible changes in curriculum or testing cohorts. The bigger concern is mathematics: only 13.8% of 11th graders were proficient in SAT Math in the most recent year, compared to 26.5% statewide, and this gap has been consistent for two straight years. Reading and writing scores are also below average, though 10th-grade ELA proficiency (58.8%) slightly exceeded the state mark (58.0%). On a positive note, the school’s graduation rate (86.9%) edges out the state average (84.0%), and chronic absenteeism (24.7%) is actually better than both the district (29.6%) and state (27.9%) — a sign that students are showing up, even if test results lag.
Given that 64% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, the below-average scores should be viewed in context, as poverty strongly correlates with academic challenges. The school spends $16,173 per student with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6, but the persistent math deficiency suggests resources may not be reaching the most effective interventions. The school’s state ranking slipped from 411th (44th percentile) to 504th (37th percentile) out of roughly 800 schools, reflecting the recent test declines. For parents, this means Coloma offers a supportive attendance culture and decent graduation outcomes, but incoming students may need extra math support to close the gap with state averages.
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