Enrollment
684
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clio, MI
Clio Area High School
Federal NCES profile for Clio Area High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261011004498
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clio Area High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Clio · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clio Area High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clio Area High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Clio, MI.
School address
District: Clio Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261011004498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clio Area High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clio Area High School
Clio Area High School is a large combined-grade school in Clio, Michigan, enrolling 684 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 22% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 684 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 476 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #206.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clio Area School District also operates George a Lacure Elem School (726 students) and Clio Middle School (564 students) alongside Clio Area 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 Clio Area High School compares
Clio Area 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$11,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 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
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Clio Area High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clio Area School District, which includes Clio Area High School.
$11,543
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 62.3%
Federal 19.1%
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 Clio Area High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George a Lacure Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clio Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clio Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ac Edgerton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clio Community High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clio Area High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 38.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other 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 (~684 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clio Area High School
How many students attend Clio Area High School?
Clio Area High School has 684 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clio, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clio Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clio Area High School is 21.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clio Area High School?
45.5% of students at Clio Area High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clio Area High School?
The largest demographic group at Clio Area High School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Clio, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clio Area High School?
Clio Area High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Clio Area High School rank among schools in Clio?
By Resource Investment Index, Clio Area High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Clio, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clio on the city page.
Is Clio Area High School a good school?
Clio Area High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. 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 Clio Area School District?
Besides Clio Area High School, Clio Area School District also operates George a Lacure Elem School (726 students), Clio Middle School (564 students), and Clio Intermediate School (424 students). See the Clio Area School District district page for the complete list.
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