Oscar A Carlson High School

30550 W JEFFERSON AVE
ROCKWOOD, MI 48173

www.gibdist.net/carlson-high

1,165 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oscar A. Carlson High School, located in Rockwood, Michigan, serves as the primary high school for the Gibraltar School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Serving a suburban community, the institution focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning into higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes traditional core subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for advanced coursework to challenge students at various levels. Beyond the classroom, Carlson High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by supporting numerous athletic teams, clubs, and service-oriented organizations. By focusing on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to cultivate a supportive community where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and prepare for their future endeavors.

1,165

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oscar A Carlson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	936
Hispanic	73
Black	91
Asian	21
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
936 (80.3 %)
Black
91 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
73 (6.3 %)
Two or More
43 (3.7 %)
Asian
21 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Gibraltar School District
Phone:	(734)379-7100
Website:	http://www.gibdist.net/carlson-high
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 348

Grade 10 293

Grade 11 265

Grade 12 259