For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 562 students in Caro, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Caro, MI are Caro Alternative High School, Caro High School and Highland Pines School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caro, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Caro have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Caro, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Caro High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Caro, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caro Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 N State St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Caro High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3165
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1381 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5200
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tuscola Technology Center
Vocational School
1401 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5300
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Caro, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridges Assessment Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2515 East Akron Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-2144
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-2144
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1385 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-2144
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-2144
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Caro, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Caro, MI include Caro Alternative High School, Caro High School and Highland Pines School.
How many public high schools are located in Caro?
4 public high schools are located in Caro.
What is the racial composition of students in Caro?
Caro public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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