HIGHLAND PINES SCHOOL
Highland Pines School is a public school that is part of the Tuscola ISD school district, located in CARO, MI with about 113 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Highland Pines School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Highland Pines School, located in Caro, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operated under the jurisdiction of the Tuscola Intermediate School District (TISD). The school is dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and therapeutic services to students with a wide range of moderate to severe cognitive and physical disabilities. By creating a structured and supportive environment, Highland Pines focuses on enhancing students' functional life skills, communication abilities, and social development, ensuring that each individual receives personalized attention tailored to their specific needs.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Highland Pines serves as a vital resource for the local community by fostering an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes student independence and well-being. The school benefits from the broader support network of the Tuscola Intermediate School District, which allows for access to specialized staff—including therapists, counselors, and trained paraprofessionals—who collaborate to help students achieve their maximum potential. The school is deeply committed to transitioning students toward greater self-sufficiency and preparing them for meaningful participation in their communities.
For more information, contact Highland Pines School at (989) 673-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CARO, MI 48723-9135
(989) 673-5200
http://www.tuscolaisd.org
HIGHLAND PINES SCHOOL is a public school in CARO, MI with about 113 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tuscola ISD
- Total Students:
- 113
- Teachers:
- 18.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 113 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND PINES SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.2%
- Black or African American
- 10.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 31.0%
- Male
- 69.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.