Coldwater High School

www.coldwaterschools.org

981 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Coldwater High School, located in Coldwater, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Coldwater Community Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus fosters a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and student character development.

In addition to its academic offerings, Coldwater High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, providing students with opportunities to engage in athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. By balancing a rigorous focus on classroom achievement with diverse enrichment programs, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates. The district maintains an active digital presence through its official website, which serves as a central hub for parents and students to access school calendars, policy information, and ongoing updates regarding school programs.

981

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

27.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coldwater High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	783
Hispanic	140
Black	28
Asian	7
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
783 (79.8%)
Hispanic
140 (14.3%)
Black
28 (2.9%)
Two or More
22 (2.2%)
Asian
7 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Coldwater Community Schools
Phone:	(517)279-5930
Website:	http://www.coldwaterschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	981
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	502
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 249

Grade 10 249

Grade 11 232

Grade 12 251