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Clare School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,575 students in Clare School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Clare School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,575 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clare School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#409 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,896 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,944 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,896
$18,510
Spending / Student
$10,944
$17,693
Best Clare School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clare Pioneer High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
670 Ann Arbor Trl
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Clare High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 Schoolcrest Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-7789
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-7789
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Clare Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 E State St
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9979
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9979
Grades: 5-8
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Clare Primary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 E Wheaton Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3438
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3438
Grades: PK-4
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clare School District?
Clare School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,575 students.
What is the rank of Clare School District?
Clare School District is ranked #410 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clare School District?
91% of Clare School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clare School District?
Clare School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Clare School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,944 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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