- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260957004454
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Chippewa Valley High School held near 2,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.7 → 101.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 260957004454 · Clinton Twp, MI High · LARGE · TRAD
2,162 enr · 21:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Dakota High School (2,476 students)
Chippewa Valley High School held near 2,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.7 → 101.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Chippewa Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dakota High Sc
Dakota High School
2,476 students
- This school
Chippewa Valley High School
2,162 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle School
1,078 students
- Wyandot Middle 844
Wyandot Middle School
844 students
- Iroquois Middl 814
Iroquois Middle School
814 students
- Shawnee Elemen 662
Shawnee Elementary School
662 students
What this shows Chippewa Valley High School reports 2,162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chippewa Valley High School compares
Chippewa Valley High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Chippewa Valley Schools reports $13,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,162 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,221 (2022-23) → 2,208 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.