Caro High School

www.carok12.org

423 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Caro High School, located at 301 North Hooper Street in Caro, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Caro Community Schools district. As a central fixture of the Tuscola County community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The school typically offers a range of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to foster both intellectual growth and student engagement.

Reflecting its commitment to the broader educational mission of the Caro Community Schools, the high school emphasizes building a supportive learning environment. Through their official website at [www.carok12.org](http://www.carok12.org), the district provides resources for students and parents, including academic calendars, athletic schedules, and administrative information. As a public institution, Caro High School plays a vital role in the town's social and educational landscape, striving to maintain high standards of student achievement and community involvement.

423

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caro High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	29
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
374 (88.4 %)
Hispanic
29 (6.9 %)
Two or More
12 (2.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Caro Community Schools
Phone:	(989)673-3165
Website:	http://www.carok12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 113

Grade 10 114

Grade 11 107

Grade 12 86

Ungraded 3