Summary:
Zip code 49316 is home to a single high school, Caledonia High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 in the Caledonia, MI area as part of the Caledonia Community Schools district.
Caledonia High School is a high-achieving institution, ranked 58th out of 800 high schools in Michigan, placing it in the top 7% statewide. The school has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from a rank of 126th in 2023-2024 to its current position. Academically, it outperforms state averages in every subject and grade level tested. For example, 69.4% of 11th graders were proficient in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing compared to the state average of 52.1%, and math proficiency was 39.5% versus the state's 26.5%. The school's graduation rate is strong at 91.8% (state: 84.0%), and its dropout rate is just 2.9% (state: 7.1%). With an enrollment of 1,438 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 18:1, the school serves a relatively affluent population, with only 14.95% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
However, there are some notable concerns. The most striking is a chronic absenteeism rate of 46.1% for the 2024-2025 school year—more than double the state average of 27.9% and significantly higher than the district's rate of 21.9%. This is puzzling given the school's high test scores, suggesting absenteeism may be concentrated in a subgroup that doesn't heavily impact overall proficiency averages. Additionally, test scores have shown significant year-over-year volatility, with SAT math proficiency dropping from 51% to 39.5% between school years. The school demonstrates particular strength in English Language Arts, with 9th and 10th graders achieving PSAT proficiency rates above 78%, far exceeding state averages. Per-student spending is $14,535, and the district itself is ranked 13th out of 625 districts in Michigan, earning a 5-star rating.
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