Coloma High School is a high school located in Coloma, Michigan. It is a Class B school according to the MHSAA.
Serving 336 students in grades 9-12, Coloma 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coloma High School's student population of 336 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1931
Colors
Gold, Forest Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coloma High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coloma High School is 0.54, 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
#2154 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Comets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coloma High School's ranking?
Coloma High School is ranked #2154 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Coloma High School often compared to?
Coloma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watervliet Senior High School, Benton Harbor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coloma High School?
The graduation rate of Coloma High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Coloma High School?
336 students attend Coloma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Coloma High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coloma High School?
Coloma High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Coloma High School offer ?
Coloma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coloma High School part of?
Coloma High School is part of Coloma Community Schools.
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