- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clare, MI
Clare Pioneer High School
Federal NCES profile for Clare Pioneer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260975000123
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clare Pioneer High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Clare · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clare Pioneer High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clare Pioneer High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Clare, MI.
School address
District: Clare Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260975000123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Clare Pioneer High School shrank from 45 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-28.9%).
Teacher FTE added 5.1 → 5.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 260975000123 · Clare, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 9:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Clare Primary School (557 students)
Clare Pioneer High School shrank from 45 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-28.9%). Teacher FTE added 5.1 → 5.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clare Pioneer High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clare Primary
Clare Primary School
557 students
- Clare High Sch
Clare High School
478 students
- Clare Middle S
Clare Middle School
474 students
- This school 45
Clare Pioneer High School
45 students
What this shows Clare Pioneer High School reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clare Pioneer High School compares
Clare Pioneer High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 49% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Clare Pioneer 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 Pioneer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clare High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clare Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clare Pioneer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~45 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clare Pioneer High School
How many students attend Clare Pioneer High School?
Clare Pioneer High School has 45 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clare, MI. CCD year-over-year: 45 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clare Pioneer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clare Pioneer High School is 9:1, which is 49% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clare Pioneer High School?
68.9% of students at Clare Pioneer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clare Pioneer High School?
The largest demographic group at Clare Pioneer High School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Clare, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clare Pioneer High School?
Clare Pioneer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Clare Pioneer High School rank among public schools in Clare?
By Resource Investment Index, Clare Pioneer High School ranks #2 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 Pioneer High School, Clare Public Schools also operates Clare Primary School (557 students), Clare High School (478 students), and Clare Middle School (474 students). See the Clare Public Schools district page for the complete list.