At a glance
Reported students
903
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
521.5
Cadillac Senior High School: 903 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 887
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 29.6:1
What the reported data says about Cadillac Senior High School
Cadillac Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cadillac. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Cadillac Area Public Schools. NCES reports 903 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cadillac Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.5%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cadillac Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cadillac Innovation High School
High · Grades 09–12
164 reported students
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
683 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
563 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
480 reported students
Forest View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
257 reported students
Public schools near Cadillac Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Innovation High School High · Cadillac Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 164 | 0.2 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Cadillac Area Public Schools | KG–05 | 480 | 1 mi |
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Cadillac Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 563 | 1.3 mi |
| WexfordMissaukee ISD Career Center High · Wexford-Missaukee ISD | 09–12 | 0 | 2 mi |
| WexfordMissaukee ISD Special Education Other · Wexford-Missaukee ISD | PK–12 | 89 | 2.1 mi |
| Mackinaw Trail Middle School Middle · Cadillac Area Public Schools | 06–08 | 683 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cadillac Senior High School
What grades does Cadillac Senior High School serve?
Cadillac Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Cadillac Area Public Schools.
How many students attend Cadillac Senior High School?
Cadillac Senior High School reported 903 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 887 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cadillac Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 903 students and 50.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cadillac Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cadillac Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cadillac Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cadillac Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cadillac Senior High School in?
Cadillac Senior High School is part of Cadillac Area Public Schools, based in Cadillac, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cadillac Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cadillac Innovation High School (0.2 mi), Lincoln Elementary School (1 mi), Franklin Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.