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St Clair High School

Q: Is St Clair High School a good school?

St Clair High School ranks 223 rd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

223^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 72% of Michigan high schools

Summary

St Clair High School in Saint Clair, MI, is a public high school serving 715 students in grades 9-12 as part of the East China School District, and it stands out as a strong academic choice in the Blue Water Area with a notably low poverty rate (22.1% free/reduced lunch) and a positive school climate.

For parents, the most compelling reason to consider St Clair High School is its consistent academic strength, particularly in English Language Arts and Social Studies. In the 2025-2026 school year, 54.7% of 11th graders were proficient in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing on the SAT, and 70.9% of 9th graders hit that mark on the PSAT—both figures above state averages and better than in-district rival Marine City High School (48.7% and 57.5%). Social Studies proficiency (47.3%) also tops the state average and beats both Marine City and Marysville High School. The school also shines with an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.0%, far below the state average of 27.9% and dramatically lower than Port Huron High School's 42.2%, signaling strong student engagement. Perhaps the most remarkable story is the turnaround for special education students, who jumped from a 0-star ranking in 2017-2018 to a 4-star (76th percentile) ranking in 2025-2026—a testament to a highly effective support program.

That said, the picture isn't perfect. While St Clair outperforms Marine City on state rankings (223rd vs. 320th) and test scores, it has a higher dropout rate (2.5% vs. 0.9%) and a lower graduation rate (91.8% vs. 97.1%). There's also a persistent gender gap, with female students ranking in the 77th percentile statewide versus 58th for males. On the plus side, the school achieves these results efficiently, spending $11,519 per student—less than Marine City ($14,568) and Port Huron High ($16,109)—while delivering better outcomes. For families weighing options, St Clair offers a high-quality, cost-effective education with a clear edge over nearby Port Huron schools, though it's worth asking about support for male students and the factors behind the dropout rate.

715

Students ?

18.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,519

Per pupil spending ?

22.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

2200 Clinton Ave
Saint Clair, MI 48079-5243

(810) 676-1700

District: East China School District

Feeder schools for St Clair High School:

Elementary:	Pine River Elementary School
	Saint Clair River Elementary
Middle:	St Clair Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

African American:

1.5%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 56th percentile in 2025 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 72nd (2026) from a 56th-percentile low (2025)

✓Above the Michigan median (72nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg45%

Michigan avg43%

223^rd of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the East China School District

160^th of 625East China School District among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	64.9	223 of 800	72.1%	★★★★☆
2025	54.9	325 of 739	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.1	221 of 743	70.3%	★★★★☆
2023	53.2	323 of 735	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.5	157 of 531	70.4%	★★★★☆
2021	57.8	196 of 561	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.8	138 of 666	79.3%	★★★★☆
2018	80.4	136 of 824	83.5%	★★★★☆
2017	77.0	151 of 835	81.9%	★★★★☆
2016	77.1	157 of 852	81.6%	★★★★☆
2015	85.7	92 of 832	88.9%	★★★★☆
2014	82.9	105 of 799	86.9%	★★★★☆
2013	82.0	119 of 805	85.2%	★★★★☆
2012	86.8	84 of 773	89.1%	★★★★☆
2011	86.4	60 of 784	92.3%	★★★★★
2010	82.7	101 of 765	86.8%	★★★★☆
2009	82.1	112 of 754	85.1%	★★★★☆
2008	79.7	145 of 750	80.7%	★★★★☆
2007	74.5	188 of 767	75.5%	★★★★☆
2006	78.8	137 of 705	80.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	68.7	160 of 686	76.7%	★★★★☆
2025	51.0	296 of 629	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.9	152 of 619	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	50.7	290 of 611	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.9	155 of 416	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.1	205 of 462	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.5	128 of 554	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	84.4	82 of 710	88.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	53.7	299 of 719	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.2	326 of 635	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.2	339 of 654	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.5	388 of 614	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.2	121 of 369	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.2	307 of 532	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	83.0	81 of 755	89.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	51.8	291 of 693	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.0	310 of 628	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.2	309 of 633	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.2	332 of 611	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	67.1	148 of 440	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.6	190 of 472	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.8	142 of 543	73.8%	★★★★☆
2018	66.5	227 of 707	67.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	66.9	53 of 220	75.9%	★★★★☆
2018	13.1	292 of 315	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	52.9	275 of 671	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.2	366 of 639	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.9	268 of 638	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.6	348 of 647	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	63.1	183 of 492	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.3	218 of 516	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.5	153 of 582	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	158 of 708	77.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)77th percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2026)76th percentile+4 vs school

White (2026)59th percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)58th percentile-14 vs school

Male (2026)58th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts69%+10 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing55%+3 vs state

Social Studies47%+4 vs state

Mathematics39%+6 vs state

Science32%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)		M-Step Math (2026)		M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St Clair High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2200 Clinton Ave	Saint Clair	48079	St. Clair County	East China School District	No	Yes	No	No	(810) 676-1700	715	38	18.8	22.1%	673 (94.1%)	11 (1.5%)	10 (1.4%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	64.9	223^rd of 800 public high schools	72.1%		54.9	325^th of 739 public high schools	56.0%	102		70.9	67.3		38.4	39.3	54.7	28.8						31.5		47.3	$11,519	$1,346	$10,174
East China Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1585 Meisner Rd	East China	48023	St. Clair County	East China School District	No	No	Yes	No	(810) 676-1353	33	2	16.0	33.3%	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$11,501	$604	$10,897
Marysville High School	Public	9-12	555 E Huron Blvd	Marysville	48040	St. Clair County	Marysville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 364-7161	806	34	23.6	34.1%	756 (93.8%)	6 (0.7%)	19 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	15 (1.9%)	70.3	183^rd of 800 public high schools	77.1%		74.2	159^th of 739 public high schools	78.5%	24		74.3	66.5		45.0	34.0	62.4	29.9						41.2		45.4	$12,469	$601	$11,868
Technical Education Center	Public	11-12	499 Range Rd	Marysville	48040	St. Clair County	St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(810) 364-8990	0	15	.0	—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Marine City High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1085 Ward St	Marine City	48039	St. Clair County	East China School District	No	Yes	No	No	(810) 676-1900	437	27	16.1	36.2%	424 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	54.2	320^th of 800 public high schools	60.0%		54.2	332^nd of 739 public high schools	55.1%	12		57.5	71.6		28.7	37.3	48.7	22.4						24.7		41.0	$14,568	$918	$13,650
St Clair County Intervention Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1170 Michigan Rd	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	St. Clair County Intervention Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(586) 731-5300	34	5	6.3	97.1%	17 (50.0%)	7 (20.6%)	3 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (14.7%)								(n/a)																	$25,222	$6,506	$18,716
Port Huron High School	Public	9-12	2215 Court St	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	Port Huron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(810) 984-2611	988	54	18.3	63.5%	630 (63.8%)	142 (14.4%)	89 (9.0%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	117 (11.8%)	23.6	585^th of 800 public high schools	26.9%		18	592^nd of 739 public high schools	19.9%	7		43.3	28.8		17.4	11.8	43.4	19.6						16.3		29.0	$16,109	$1,783	$14,325
Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy	Public	10-12	1109 20th St	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	Port Huron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(810) 242-4558	141	4	31.9	81.6%	96 (68.1%)	19 (13.5%)	13 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.2%)	3	792^nd of 800 public high schools	1.0%					(n/a)			13.6			339.5	344.0	317.7						2068.6		6.7	$10,429	$626	$9,803
Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	3403 Lapeer Rd	Port Huron	48040	St. Clair County	Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(810) 364-1362	187	6	31.1	71.7%	160 (85.6%)	12 (6.4%)	10 (5.3%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	17.1	630^th of 800 public high schools	21.3%		25.1	540^th of 739 public high schools	26.9%	90		27.3	38.7		339.1	9.7	31.0	359.3						18.2		22.7	$7,384	$724	$6,660
Blue Water Middle College Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	323 Erie St	Port Huron	48061	St. Clair County	Blue Water Middle College	Yes	No	No	No	(810) 989-5800	205	17	11.8	22.0%	187 (91.2%)	2 (1.0%)	6 (2.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	87.5	69^th of 800 public high schools	91.4%					(n/a)							76.5	416.5						50.0		57.1	$9,154	$00	$9,154

Frequently Asked Questions about St Clair High School

What district is St Clair High School in?

East China School District

Is St Clair High School a good school?

St Clair High School ranks 223^rd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of St Clair High School?

Students at St Clair High School are 94% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend St Clair High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 715 students attended St Clair High School.

What schools feed into St Clair High School?

St Clair High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pine River Elementary School
Elementary : Saint Clair River Elementary
Middle : St Clair Middle School

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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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