Carlson High School
High school in Gibraltar, Michigan, US
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Oscar A. Carlson High School in Gibraltar, Michigan, United States, is located near mouth of the Detroit River at Lake Erie. It is a member of the Gibraltar School District, serving the five municipalities of Gibraltar, Flat Rock, Woodhaven, Rockwood, and Brownstown Township. It is a member of the Downriver Consortium along with nine other competitive high schools and local community colleges.[4]
| Carlson High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
30550 West Jefferson Avenue , 48173 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | High school |
School district | Gibraltar School District |
Principal | Jessica Schultz |
Teaching staff | 49.98 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,104 (2023-2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 22.09[1] |
| Colors | Royal blue and white [2] |
| Nickname | Marauders[2] |
| Website | www |
Sports
The school’s athletic teams compete in the Downriver League.
The competitive cheerleading team has won MHSAA state championships in 1995, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019.[5]
The Marauder football program has won six Downriver League championships, including five consecutive titles (2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025) and three MHSAA Division 2 district championships (2023, 2024, and 2025). [6]
The Carlson High School girls flag football program has won two league championships (2025 and 2026) and finished as the state runner-up in the 2026 Michigan Girls High School Flag Football State Championship at Ford Field.[7] In 2026, senior captain Addy Wallace became the first female athlete in school history to commit to play collegiate flag football, signing with Eastern Michigan University's inaugural women's flag football program.[8]
Notable alumni
- Shelley Looney (1990) - 1998 Olympic gold medalist in ice hockey
- John Schreiber (2012) - MLB pitcher
- Kristen Woutersz (2003), Founder of American Rock Band Conquer Divide