Serving 913 students in grades 9-12, Coldwater High School ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 913 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coldwater High School's student population of 913 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
913 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coldwater High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coldwater High School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1823 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coldwater High School's ranking?
Coldwater High School is ranked #1823 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Coldwater High School often compared to?
Coldwater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bronson Jrsr High School, Pansophia Academy, Union City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coldwater High School?
The graduation rate of Coldwater High School is 87%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Coldwater High School?
913 students attend Coldwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Coldwater High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coldwater High School?
Coldwater High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coldwater High School offer ?
Coldwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Coldwater High School part of?
Coldwater High School is part of Coldwater Community Schools School District.
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