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Public high school · Coldwater Community Schools

Coldwater High School

Grades 09–12 · COLDWATER, MI · NCES 261014004502

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

981

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

35.6

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

27.6:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Michigan high enrollment

86th percentile

Compared with 980 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

463

Coldwater High School: 981 reported students.

State peer staffing position

90th percentile

27.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Coldwater High School

Coldwater High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in COLDWATER. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Coldwater Community Schools. NCES reports 981 students for 2024–25.

Among 980 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 278.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 27.6:1, above 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.3%). English learners represent 17.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Coldwater High School

  1. 1How do the reported 27.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 3 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
17.1%
Students with disabilities
13.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
54.3%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.2
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White79.8%
  • Hispanic14.3%
  • Black2.9%
  • Asian0.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial2.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Offered

13 courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Coldwater Community Schools

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

Legg Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

616 reported students

Larsen Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–01

463 reported students

Jefferson Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–03

378 reported students

Lakeland Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 04–05

375 reported students

View all 5 district schools →