Clare Public Schools


Summary:

The Clare Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The data reveals a mix of academic performance across the district, with Clare High School standing out as a top performer, while Clare Middle School struggles to meet state averages.

Clare High School is a standout, ranking 92nd out of 739 Michigan high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently performs well on state assessments, with over 50% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Science and Social Studies, and 69.6% proficient or better in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing on the SAT. In contrast, Clare Middle School lags behind, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in core subjects like English Language Arts and Math.

The district also includes Clare Pioneer High School, an alternative high school that stands out for its small class size and high per-student spending of $25,604. This specialized approach may benefit certain students, but the school also faces challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 71.88%. Overall, the Clare Public Schools district presents a mixed picture, with both strengths and areas for improvement across its schools.

District Detail

 201 E State St
Clare, MI 48617-1317

 (989) 386-9945

SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 613 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,554

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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