Clare Pioneer High School

www.clare.k12.mi.us/o/phs

45 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clare Pioneer High School is an alternative education institution located in Clare, Michigan, operating under the Clare Public Schools district. The school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to their high school education. By offering a smaller setting compared to a conventional high school, Pioneer High focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal barriers to ensure they stay on track for graduation and future success.

The curriculum and school culture emphasize individualized instruction, credit recovery, and the development of essential life and career skills. The school aims to foster a close-knit community where students receive more personalized attention from educators, enabling them to work at their own pace while meeting state standards. Through its commitment to student-centered learning, Clare Pioneer High School serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to earn their diplomas in an atmosphere tailored to their unique needs.

Total Students

3.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clare Pioneer High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
41 (91.1%)
Hispanic
2 (4.4%)
Two or More
1 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clare Public Schools
Phone:	(989)386-3067
Website:	http://www.clare.k12.mi.us/o/phs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	45
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 24