Cadillac High School is a public high school in Cadillac, Michigan, United States. It is one of eight schools in the Cadillac Area Public Schools school district.
Serving 903 students in grades 9-12, Cadillac Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cadillac Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cadillac, MI, encompassing approximately 253.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 20.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cadillac Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cadillac Senior High School's student population of 903 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
903 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1877
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cadillac Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cadillac Senior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cadillac Senior High School's ranking?
Cadillac Senior High School is ranked #736 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cadillac Senior High School often compared to?
Cadillac Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manton Consolidated High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cadillac Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Cadillac Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Cadillac Senior High School?
903 students attend Cadillac Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cadillac Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cadillac Senior High School?
Cadillac Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cadillac Senior High School offer ?
Cadillac Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cadillac Senior High School part of?
Cadillac Senior High School is part of Cadillac Area School District.
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