- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clare, MI
Clare High School
Federal NCES profile for Clare High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260975004465
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clare High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Clare · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clare High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clare High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Clare, MI.
School address
District: Clare Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260975004465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Clare High School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 260975004465 · Clare, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 19.1:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Clare Primary School (557 students)
Clare High School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clare High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clare Primary
Clare Primary School
557 students
- This school
Clare High School
478 students
- Clare Middle S
Clare Middle School
474 students
- Clare Pioneer 45
Clare Pioneer High School
45 students
What this shows Clare High School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clare High School compares
Clare 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,670
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Clare High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Clare Public Schools reports $12,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clare High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clare Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clare Pioneer High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clare High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clare High School
How many students attend Clare High School?
Clare High School has 478 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clare, MI. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clare High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clare High School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clare High School?
36.1% of students at Clare High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clare High School?
The largest demographic group at Clare High School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Clare, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clare High School?
Clare High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clare High School rank among public schools in Clare?
By Resource Investment Index, Clare High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Clare, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clare on the city page.
What other schools are in Clare Public Schools?
Besides Clare High School, Clare Public Schools also operates Clare Primary School (557 students), Clare Middle School (474 students), and Clare Pioneer High School (45 students). See the Clare Public Schools district page for the complete list.