- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, MI
Clinton High School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261005004490
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clinton, MI.
School address
District: Clinton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261005004490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Clinton High School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 261005004490 · Clinton, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 17.9:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton Elementary School (569 students)
Clinton High School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clinton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton Elemen
Clinton Elementary School
569 students
- This school
Clinton High School
341 students
- Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle School
282 students
- Clinton Virtua 8
Clinton Virtual Jrsr High School
8 students
What this shows Clinton High School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton High School compares
Clinton 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.2%
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
$12,228
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Clinton High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Clinton Community Schools reports $12,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Virtual Jrsr High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton High School
How many students attend Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has 341 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton High School?
24.2% of students at Clinton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton High School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton High School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Clinton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Clinton High School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton Community Schools?
Besides Clinton High School, Clinton Community Schools also operates Clinton Elementary School (569 students), Clinton Middle School (282 students), and Clinton Virtual Jrsr High School (8 students). See the Clinton Community Schools district page for the complete list.