Caro Alternative High School in Caro, MI

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

3.86

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

8.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

18th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

305

Caro Alternative High School: 33 reported students.

State peer staffing position

13th percentile

8.5:1 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: 60
Teachers (FTE): 2
Student–teacher ratio: 30:1

What the reported data says about Caro Alternative High School

Caro Alternative High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Caro. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Caro Community Schools. NCES reports 33 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.5:1, below 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 (87.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Caro Alternative High School

1How do the reported 8.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.86 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 69.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
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

White87.9%
Hispanic12.1%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

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

No students enrolled 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Caro High School

High · Grades 09–12

411 reported students

Schall Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

295 reported students

Caro Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

305 reported students

McComb Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

321 reported students

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Public schools near Caro Alternative 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
Schall Elementary School Elementary · Caro Community Schools	03–05	295	0.1 mi
Caro Middle School Middle · Caro Community Schools	06–08	305	0.6 mi
Caro High School High · Caro Community Schools	09–12	411	0.7 mi
Tuscola Technology Center High · Tuscola ISD	09–12	0	1.2 mi
AkronFairgrove Schools Academic Learning Center High · Akron-Fairgrove Schools	09–12	4	7.8 mi
AkronFairgrove JrSr High School High · Akron-Fairgrove Schools	06–12	181	8.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Caro Alternative High School

What grades does Caro Alternative High School serve?

Caro Alternative High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Caro Community Schools.

How many students attend Caro Alternative High School?

Caro Alternative High School reported 33 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 60 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Caro Alternative High School?

The calculated ratio is 8.5:1, based on 33 students and 3.86 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 Caro Alternative High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Caro Alternative High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Caro Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Caro Alternative High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

69.7% 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 Caro Alternative High School in?

Caro Alternative High School is part of Caro Community Schools, based in Caro, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Caro Alternative High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Schall Elementary School (0.1 mi), Caro Middle School (0.6 mi), Caro High School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.