Colon High School

Colon High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
400 Dallas St,  Colon, MI
Colon Community School District
3.3
3.5
271 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Rasmussen
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
44.5%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
40%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
268:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
93.2%
Hispanic
3.8%
Black
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 25 Students
Western Michigan University 25 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 19 Students
Grand Valley State University 17 Students
Ferris State University 16 Students
Glen Oaks Community College 14 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 13 Students
Central Michigan University 11 Students
Eastern Michigan University 7 Students
Albion College 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students
Veterinary Sciences 6 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5 Students
Athletic Training 5 Students
Pre-Law Studies 4 Students
Elementary Education 3 Students
Accounting 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 31 Reviews
3.0 Alum
11/30/2024
Some teachers were okay but some of them aren't. The administration team was terrible. The art department was great specifically band and theater. The bullying was terrible
3.0 Senior
1/22/2019
Colon is a small community, so I love that you know almost everyone that you see in the school. One thing that I would change is the funding and the size of our school. Because we are such a small community, students at Colon High School aren't given as many opportunities as students that go to larger schools.
1.0 Senior
3/23/2017
Terrible teaching staff. If you need help or if you want your child to have a valued education do NOT bring your children here.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 7 Reviews
3.0 other
1/8/2013
I am a student here and I have to say that I haven't been completely happy with what I have had to go through with this school. The office faculty and leadership isn't very professional. I have had numerous problems with communication with the office workers. I also seem to have problems with my sch...
5.0 other
8/26/2011
I am a student and I LOVE it there! Amazing teachers, they care about us like we are their own children.
5.0 other
7/30/2010
I am a student at Colon High School. I believe that Colon is the best school I could have ever went to. I am in the eleventh grade for the 2010-2011 school year, and the teachers are AMAZING! They love us. And we create strong bonds amongst each other. The principal is alittle iffy right now, in my...
parent
4/20/2010
The teachers care about the kids like no other school

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Colon High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Colon, MI and is served by the Colon Community School District in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 271 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Colon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 44.5%, and the average SAT score is 1070. Discover additional schools in the area, like Leonidas School, Colon Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Colon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Colon High School.

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