Colon High School

400 Dallas St
Colon, MI 49040

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Tel: (269) 432-3231

www.colonschools.org

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Colon High School serves 264 students in grades 6-12.

Colon High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 264 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Colon High School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

264 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Colon High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Colon High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MI)

Overall Testing Rank

#2322 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colon 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

48%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

17:1

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American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

18%

White

95%

65%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Colon High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.54

This chart display the diversity score of Colon High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥90%

86%

This chart display graduation rate of Colon High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

48%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Colon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Colon Community School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Colon High School often compared to?

Colon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Constantine High School, Sturgis High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

What is the graduation rate of Colon High School?

The graduation rate of Colon High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 86%.

How many students attend Colon High School?

264 students attend Colon High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Colon High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Colon High School?

Colon High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Colon High School offer ?

Colon High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Colon High School part of?

Colon High School is part of Colon Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 264 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education