Coldwater High School

275 N Fremont St
Coldwater, MI 49036
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 944 students in grades 9-12, Coldwater 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 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 944 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Coldwater High School's student population of 944 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
944 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Coldwater 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 Coldwater High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1823 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Coldwater High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Coldwater High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Coldwater High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Coldwater High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Coldwater High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Coldwater High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Coldwater High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Coldwater High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Coldwater High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Coldwater High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Coldwater High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Coldwater High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Coldwater High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Coldwater High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Coldwater High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Coldwater High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coldwater High School's ranking?
Coldwater High School is ranked #1823 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Coldwater High School often compared to?
Coldwater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bronson Jrsr High School, Union City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coldwater High School?
The graduation rate of Coldwater High School is 87%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Coldwater High School?
944 students attend Coldwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Coldwater High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coldwater High School?
Coldwater High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coldwater High School offer ?
Coldwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Coldwater High School part of?
Coldwater High School is part of Coldwater Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 944 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 87% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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