Colon High School is a public high school in northeastern St Joseph County. It serves the residents of Colon, Michigan and the surrounding community including Colon, Leonidas and rural areas. Its high school mascot is the Magi a Rabbit. About its mascot Colon High Schools mascot is the Magi another word for magic.
Serving 271 students in grades 6-12, Colon 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colon High School's student population of 271 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colon High School is 0.13, 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
#2350 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colon High School's ranking?
Colon High School is ranked #2350 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Colon High School often compared to?
Colon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sturgis High School, Centreville Jr Sr High School, Constantine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colon High School?
The graduation rate of Colon High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Colon High School?
271 students attend Colon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Colon High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colon High School?
Colon High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colon High School offer ?
Colon High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colon High School part of?
Colon High School is part of Colon Community School District.
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