Enrollment
715
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Clair, MI
St Clair High School
Federal NCES profile for St Clair High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261242004943
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Clair High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Saint Clair · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
St Clair High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Clair High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint Clair, MI.
School address
District: East China School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261242004943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Clair High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Clair High School
St Clair High School is a large high school in Saint Clair, Michigan, enrolling 715 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 715 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 444 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #197.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
East China School District also operates St Clair Middle School (614 students) and Marine City High School (437 students) alongside St Clair 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 St Clair High School compares
St Clair 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$12,232
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 94.1%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, St Clair High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East China School District, which includes St Clair High School.
$12,232
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 52.8%
Federal 7.5%
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 St Clair High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marine City High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gearing Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle River Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine River Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Clair High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~715 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about St Clair High School
How many students attend St Clair High School?
St Clair High School has 715 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Clair, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Clair High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Clair High School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Clair High School?
27.5% of students at St Clair High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Clair High School?
The largest demographic group at St Clair High School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Saint Clair, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Clair High School?
St Clair High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 St Clair High School rank among public schools in Saint Clair?
By Resource Investment Index, St Clair High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint Clair, 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 Saint Clair on the city page.
Is St Clair High School a good school?
St Clair High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 East China School District?
Besides St Clair High School, East China School District also operates St Clair Middle School (614 students), Marine City High School (437 students), and Gearing Elementary School (353 students). See the East China School District district page for the complete list.
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