Enrollment
369
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clawson, MI
Clawson High School
Federal NCES profile for Clawson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260993004481
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clawson High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Clawson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clawson High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clawson High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Clawson, MI.
School address
District: Clawson Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260993004481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clawson High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clawson High School
Clawson High School is a mid-sized high school in Clawson, Michigan, enrolling 369 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 659 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #145.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Clawson Public Schools also operates Paul a Schalm School (543 students) and Clawson Middle School (275 students) alongside Clawson 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 Clawson High School compares
Clawson 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$14,531
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 72.6%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Clawson High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clawson Public Schools, which includes Clawson High School.
$14,531
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 47.3%
Federal 11.3%
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 Clawson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul a Schalm School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clawson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clawson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~369 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clawson High School
How many students attend Clawson High School?
Clawson High School has 369 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clawson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clawson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clawson High School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% higher 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 Clawson High School?
37.9% of students at Clawson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clawson High School?
The largest demographic group at Clawson High School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Clawson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clawson High School?
Clawson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clawson High School rank among public schools in Clawson?
By Resource Investment Index, Clawson High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Clawson, 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 Clawson on the city page.
Is Clawson High School a good school?
Clawson High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Clawson Public Schools?
Besides Clawson High School, Clawson Public Schools also operates Paul a Schalm School (543 students), Clawson Middle School (275 students), and Kenwood Elementary School (184 students). See the Clawson Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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