Oscar A. Carlson High School

Oscar A. Carlson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
30550 W Jefferson Ave,  Gibraltar, MI
Gibraltar School District
3.9
2.5
1,104 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Jessica Shultz
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
75%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
369:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
80.3%
Black
7.8%
Hispanic
6.3%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Wayne State University 278 Students
Michigan State University 270 Students
Eastern Michigan University 220 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 191 Students
Central Michigan University 149 Students
Grand Valley State University 145 Students
University of Toledo 119 Students
University of Michigan - Dearborn 115 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 105 Students
Oakland University 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 120 Students
Business 69 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Biology 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 23 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Engineering 21 Students
Chemistry 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 219 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/2/2024
My time at Carlson has had its ups and downs but overall I had a good experience. This school does have a nice school spirit we have and I enjoy being apart of this community.
3.0 Alum
11/28/2021
Over my four years at Carlson, I made many memories and learned a lot about myself and life in general. Carlson is a great School with great staff! Overall, great experience.
4.0 Senior
1/19/2021
Oscar A. Carlson did a great job dealing with an unprecedented event in the modern-day that was COVID-19. It quickly dealt with the matter and once the school opened back up the following year there was a low amount of cases compared to other schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 8 Reviews
1.0 student
11/16/2022
my friends and i get bullied and called slurs constantly, and the school does nothing about it. my health teacher also said autism is caused by vaccines. do better, carlson.
5.0 parent
5/12/2020
Excellent. We wouldn't send our children anywhere else.
1.0 parent
6/5/2015
My daughter is a student at Carlson and is bullied. The school is not doing enough to handle the situation. The girl was suspended, but continues to intimidate my daughter. I would not recommend sending your children here. I feel that enrollment numbers are too high and the children suffer, the taxe...
1.0 parent
2/26/2015
Fewer options and opportunities. They keep asking parents for more money and delivering less service.

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Oscar A. Carlson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gibraltar, MI, in the Gibraltar neighborhood, and is served by the Gibraltar School District in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 1,104 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Oscar A. Carlson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $299,531. Discover additional schools in the area, like Carlson High School, Downriver High School, Calvary Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Gibraltar has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oscar A. Carlson High School.

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