Paul K. Cousino Senior High School is a public secondary school located in Warren, Michigan. It lies on Hoover Road, just south of 13 Mile Road. As part of the Warren Consolidated Schools district, it serves the north Warren area and parts of southern Sterling Heights. Cousino High School opened in 1962.
Serving 1,253 students in grades 9-12, Cousino Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cousino Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cousino Senior High School's student population of 1,253 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Cousino Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cousino Senior High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1960 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
23%
18%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriots
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cousino Senior High School's ranking?
Cousino Senior High School is ranked #1960 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cousino Senior High School often compared to?
Cousino Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olympia High School, Warren Mott High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cousino Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Cousino Senior High School is 87%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cousino Senior High School?
1,253 students attend Cousino Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cousino Senior High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cousino Senior High School?
Cousino Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cousino Senior High School offer ?
Cousino Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cousino Senior High School part of?
Cousino Senior High School is part of Warren Consolidated Schools School District.
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