Best Public Schools in Clare, MI

The city of Clare, Michigan is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area display a mix of academic performance, with Clare High School standing out as a strong performer, consistently ranking among the top 20% of high schools in Michigan. However, other schools in the Clare Public Schools district struggle, with proficiency rates below the state average in many subjects.

Clare High School boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, strong test scores, a high graduation rate of 82.8%, and a relatively low dropout rate of 7.6%. In contrast, Clare Middle School and Clare Primary School struggle, with proficiency rates below the state average in many subjects. The district as a whole is ranked 208 out of 613 districts in Michigan and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement.

The ClareGladwin Area School, an alternative school, stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio of 4.3 and its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (86.05%), suggesting it serves a high-need population. However, the district as a whole faces a significant challenge with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, which likely impacts student learning and achievement.