Top Rankings
Cadillac Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,050 students in Cadillac Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Cadillac Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
3,050 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cadillac Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.2%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2022. View full 32-year historical data
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
90%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,109 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,592 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$63 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,109
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,592
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Cadillac Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7840 S 25 Rd
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8401 S Mackinaw Trl
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Cadillac Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Lester St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Ayer St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Cadillac Innovation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
532 Haynes St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cadillac Area School District?
Cadillac Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,050 students.
What is the rank of Cadillac Area School District?
Cadillac Area School District is ranked #182 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cadillac Area School District?
90% of Cadillac Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Area School District?
Cadillac Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Cadillac Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,592 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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