Hillsdale High School vs Will Carleton Charter School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsdale High School
Hillsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
370 students
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Hillsdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
276 students
| Measure | Hillsdale High School Hillsdale, Michigan | Will Carleton Charter School Academy Hillsdale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #340 of 591 | – |
| National rank | #10204 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 370 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Hillsdale | Hillsdale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Will Carleton Charter School Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Will Carleton Charter School Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Will Carleton Charter School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 47.3%).
- •Will Carleton Charter School Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.5).
- •Hillsdale High School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 276.
- •Hillsdale High School is a public school while Will Carleton Charter School Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillsdale High School better than Will Carleton Charter School Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillsdale High School and Will Carleton Charter School Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hillsdale and Hillsdale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsdale High School: 370. Will Carleton Charter School Academy: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsdale High School and Will Carleton Charter School Academy rank in Michigan?
Hillsdale High School is 340th of 591 and Will Carleton Charter School Academy is unranked among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).