Enrollment
2,162
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 260957004454
Chippewa Valley High School — Clinton Twp, MI
Federal NCES profile for Chippewa Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 14
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Chippewa Valley Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+19% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Chippewa Valley High School reports 2,162 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 103.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 30% below the Michigan average and 26% below the national baseline. The school offers 16 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 309 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chippewa Valley Schools spends $15,109 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.7% from local sources (property taxes), 56.6% from the state, and 12.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chippewa Valley High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,162 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
21.6:1
students per teacher
— 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Michigan — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,109
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 2,162 Top 100% in Michigan — larger than 0% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 103.0
Students per teacher 21.6:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.2% -30% vs state
NCES ID 260957004454
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 16
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 309:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 90
Out-of-school suspensions 146
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chippewa Valley Schools, which includes Chippewa Valley High School.
$15,109
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 21.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in CLINTON TWP, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chippewa Valley High School?
Chippewa Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.