- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260993004481
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Clawson · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Clawson High School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 260993004481 · Clawson, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 16:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul a Schalm School (543 students)
Clawson High School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clawson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paul a Schalm
Paul a Schalm School
543 students
- This school
Clawson High School
369 students
- Clawson Middle
Clawson Middle School
275 students
- Kenwood Elemen 184
Kenwood Elementary School
184 students
What this shows Clawson High School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clawson High School compares
Clawson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,575
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Clawson Public Schools reports $16,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), down 31.
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.