Highland Pines School

1381 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Highland Pines School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Pines School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Highland Pines School's student population of 89 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Highland Pines School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Pines School is 0.22, 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)
#1500 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highland Pines School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Pines 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.
40-49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Pines 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.
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highland Pines 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
6:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Highland Pines 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%
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland Pines School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highland Pines School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highland Pines 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%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highland Pines School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Pines School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Highland Pines 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
69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Pines 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
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland Pines 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 Highland Pines School's ranking?
Highland Pines School is ranked #1500 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Pines School?
The graduation rate of Highland Pines School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Highland Pines School?
89 students attend Highland Pines School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Highland Pines School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Pines School?
Highland Pines School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Pines School offer ?
Highland Pines School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Pines School part of?
Highland Pines School is part of Tuscola Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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