Colon High School

www.colonschools.org

271 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Colon High School, located in Colon, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Operating under the Colon Community School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment where faculty and staff focus on the individual development of each student, fostering a tight-knit campus culture that encourages participation in both academic and extracurricular activities.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Colon High School offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that help round out the student experience. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the "Magic Capital of the World," often reflecting the community's values and pride. By utilizing modern educational resources and maintaining a commitment to student achievement, the school strives to empower its graduates to become productive, engaged citizens who are prepared to meet the challenges of the future.

271

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	9
Black	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
253 (93.4%)
Hispanic
9 (3.3%)
Black
4 (1.5%)
Two or More
4 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Colon Community School District
Phone:	(269)432-3231
Website:	http://www.colonschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 40

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 45

Grade 9 40

Grade 10 27

Grade 11 48

Grade 12 33