Enrollment
360
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton Township, MI
Clintondale High School
Federal NCES profile for Clintondale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261008004491
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clintondale High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Clinton Township · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clintondale High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clintondale High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Clinton Township, MI.
School address
District: Clintondale Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261008004491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clintondale High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clintondale High School
Clintondale High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Clinton Township, Michigan, enrolling 360 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 485 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #232.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clintondale Community Schools also operates Charles C Mcglinnen School (409 students) and Robbie Hall Parker School (337 students) alongside Clintondale 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 Clintondale High School compares
Clintondale 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$13,870
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 67.8%
White 18.9%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Clintondale High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clintondale Community Schools, which includes Clintondale High School.
$13,870
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 59.3%
Federal 16.8%
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 Clintondale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles C Mcglinnen School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbie Hall Parker School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clintondale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Icampus Virtual Learning School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clintondale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 35.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~360 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clintondale High School
How many students attend Clintondale High School?
Clintondale High School has 360 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton Township, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clintondale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clintondale High School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% 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 Clintondale High School?
78.1% of students at Clintondale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clintondale High School?
The largest demographic group at Clintondale High School is African American at 67.8% of enrollment, in Clinton Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clintondale High School?
Clintondale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clintondale High School rank among high schools in Clinton Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Clintondale High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Clinton Township, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Clinton Township on the city page.
Is Clintondale High School a good school?
Clintondale High School earns 21/100 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 Clintondale Community Schools?
Besides Clintondale High School, Clintondale Community Schools also operates Charles C Mcglinnen School (409 students), Robbie Hall Parker School (337 students), and Clintondale Middle School (269 students). See the Clintondale Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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