Serving 1,104 students in grades 9-12, Oscar A Carlson High School ranks in the top 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 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,104 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Oscar A Carlson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oscar A Carlson High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Oscar A Carlson High School is ranked #1466 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oscar A Carlson High School?
The graduation rate of Oscar A Carlson High School is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Oscar A Carlson High School?
1,104 students attend Oscar A Carlson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Oscar A Carlson High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oscar A Carlson High School?
Oscar A Carlson High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oscar A Carlson High School offer ?
Oscar A Carlson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oscar A Carlson High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,104 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
