Enrollment
2,162
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton Twp, MI
Chippewa Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Chippewa Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260957004454
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chippewa Valley High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Clinton Twp · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chippewa Valley High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Valley High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Clinton Twp, MI.
School address
District: Chippewa Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260957004454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chippewa Valley High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chippewa Valley High School
Chippewa Valley High School is a large high school in Clinton Twp, Michigan, enrolling 2,162 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 20% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,162 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students) and Seneca Middle School (1,078 students) alongside Chippewa Valley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chippewa Valley High School compares
Chippewa Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,162 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,162
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
African American 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Chippewa Valley High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chippewa Valley Schools, which includes Chippewa Valley High School.
$12,620
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 56.6%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chippewa Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyandot Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chippewa Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,162 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chippewa Valley High School
How many students attend Chippewa Valley High School?
Chippewa Valley High School has 2,162 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton Twp, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Valley High School is 21:1, which is 20% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chippewa Valley High School?
38.2% of students at Chippewa Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chippewa Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Chippewa Valley High School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Clinton Twp, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chippewa Valley High School?
Chippewa Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chippewa Valley High School rank among high schools in Clinton Twp?
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Valley High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Clinton Twp, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Clinton Twp on the city page.
Is Chippewa Valley High School a good school?
Chippewa Valley High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chippewa Valley Schools?
Besides Chippewa Valley High School, Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students), Seneca Middle School (1,078 students), and Wyandot Middle School (844 students). See the Chippewa Valley Schools district page for the complete list.
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