Highland Pines School

Q: What is Highland Pines School's ranking?

Highland Pines School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

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

30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

Q: 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 86%.

Q: How many students attend Highland Pines School?

109 students attend Highland Pines School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Highland Pines School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Pines School?

Highland Pines School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

Q: What grades does Highland Pines School offer ?

Highland Pines School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Highland Pines School part of?

Highland Pines School is part of Tuscola Independent School District.

1381 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723

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Rating

Top 50%

Tel: (989) 673-5200

www.tuscolaisd.org

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Highland Pines School serves 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

Highland Pines School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 109 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (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 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

109 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Highland Pines School is ranked within the top 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 Highland Pines School is 0.32, 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

#1155 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Highland Pines School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-39%

36%

This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-59%

48%

This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Highland Pines School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

18%

White

82%

65%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Highland Pines 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

0.32

0.54

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

Graduation Rate

<50%

86%

This chart display graduation rate of Highland Pines 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

69%

46%

This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Tuscola Independent School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Pines School's ranking?

Highland Pines School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

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

30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% 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 86%.

How many students attend Highland Pines School?

109 students attend Highland Pines School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Highland Pines School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Pines School?

Highland Pines School has a student ration of 7:1, 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 (2023)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 109 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education