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Cousino Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 1829 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 5, 2012

I am a current African American student here, this is one of the worse schools ever, and i've attended Detroit Public School System. I wouldn't recommend this school to my worse enemy. On a daily basis I deal with bullying and racism. Everyday I deal with teachers who don't teach, all they do is be on the computers and their phones. Not to mention how disrespectful they are. Almost everyday I have to come I cry because, I can't take anymore. This school makes me want to drop out period.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 3, 2011

As a former student of Cousino (recent, class of 2008) I am very unimpressed. Most of the teachers are under-qualified, rude and care more about themselves and their paychecks then they do the students and the educations they are providing (however, this is common across the entire Warren Con district). I will say that like in every situation there are those teachers that really are wonderful but it is not the majority here. Several teachers, when I was there, were about 5 years PAST when they should have retired and their attitudes and technological lag showed it. Much of the staff, from admins to principals, are rude and incompetent; with as many people and teachers out of jobs right now Warren Con could certainly do a LOT better. With the, in my opinion, incredibly high salaries these teachers make we should have to best of the best and not the friend of a friend that needed a job. Please note this is not just Cousino it is the district as a whole! Come on Warren Con, Step it up!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 19, 2010

Im a student at cousino and i DO NOT recommend this school. The are absolutely no extracolicular activities and this is not a school which focuses on learning due to the budget cuts everything is getting thrown out; things like the school store, sports teams,and clubs as mentioned before. Cousino does not prepare students for the ACT and it is overall hoorrible. the school does not let its students know what to do to suceed.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 24, 2010

i think Cousino is a fine school but it dosn't have the best staff. Many teachers seem to care more about themselves rather than us as students
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 4, 2009

This school is very good and safe .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2008

Cousino has disappointed us in some areas, certain persons in counseling were not helpful. I, too, feel that they are so focussed on Seniors, that they forgot about the underclassmen. Take a look at their yearbook-focussed on Seniors. For the cost, it was the worst team photos I've ever seen. The underclassmen who were on teams are so disappointed. The mentoring was great, but ended much too soon (kids still needed it). There are some good things & some things needing much improvements.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 7, 2008

Cousino High School has prepared my daughter well for college. She has been accepted to a Big Ten school, as well as many others. The extracurricular activities at this school are excellent, including their sports teams, band, etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2008

As a parent of a 9th grade student, I'm finding it's been difficult for students & frustrating especially if they've not had siblings that went to Cousino before to help them around. The school itself is nice, most instructors are very cordial. Some extremely helpful & supportive, a couple not so supportive. I think that Cousino has not given any recognition to 9th graders involved in activities; everything's focussed on seniors & that is wrong. I hate the set up for P/T conferences, as you are right on top of another teacher & parent-not private at all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 22, 2007

I am a substitute teacher in Warren Con and there are some great things happening at Cousino. I love going there and feel lucky to have found a school I want to be at! I agree, one of the best schools in Macomb County!


Posted July 25, 2007

As a former student, Cousino High School was and is one of the best high schools in Macomb County. The teacher's are involved, caring, and highly educated. Extracurricular activities are on the rise and involvement in one or two is a must for your child. Cousino High School has a Leadership Program that is unique and develops students years beyond their peers. Best choice in Warren Consolidated Schools. Best choice in Warren. One of the best, if not thee BEST choice in Macomb County.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 29% in 2013.

416 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

417 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 26% in 2012.

416 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
52%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

417 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Reading

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 71%
Black 13% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 23%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 23N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Stephen Bigelow
Fax number
  • (586) 698-4204

Programs

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30333 Hoover Rd
Warren, MI 48093
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Phone: (586) 698-4201

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