Clare School District

201 East State St
Clare, MI 48617-1317
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#409 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
28%
35%
44%
45%
40%
38%
(22-23)
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MI)
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)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clare Pioneer High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
670 Ann Arbor Trl
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Clare High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
306 Schoolcrest Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-7789
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Clare Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
209 E State St
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9979
Grades: 5-8
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Clare Primary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 E Wheaton Ave
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 2022-2023 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 85% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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