Clare High School

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

478 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clare High School, located on Schoolcrest Avenue in Clare, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Clare Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, attend a trade school, or pursue a university education. The campus functions as a central pillar of the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that balances rigorous curriculum standards with opportunities for personal and intellectual growth.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Clare High School fosters a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. By leveraging resources from the Clare Public Schools district, the high school focuses on developing critical thinking, citizenship, and technological literacy. Its educational approach is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills and confidence necessary to navigate the challenges of the modern world.

478

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clare High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	17
Black	3
Two or More	16
American Indian	4

White
438 (91.6%)
Hispanic
17 (3.6%)
Two or More
16 (3.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Black
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clare Public Schools
Phone:	(989)386-7789
Website:	http://www.clare.k12.mi.us/o/ghs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 120

Grade 10 120

Grade 11 119

Grade 12 119